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EAST ASIA
March 27, 1999 - China developing first strike capability against Taiwan: Expert
May 6, 1999 - S. Korea, Japan to begin operating hot lines
May 7, 1999 - N. Korea accuses South of subversion via China
May 6, 1999 - Experts say U.S. is vulnerable to N. Korean missile attack
May 14, 1999 - Shelton: N. Korea preparing for war
June 2, 1999 - Pyongyang blames 'glasnost' for fall of Soviet socialism
June 2, 1999 - Indonesia at the crossroads
June 16, 1999 - Japan resumes loans to Iran
July 1, 1999 - N. Korea has deployed more than 10 intermediate ballistic missiles: Japan
July 8, 1999 - N. Korea defies U.S., reportedly builds missile site near China
July 19, 1999 - India arrests N. Korean crew for smuggling missile parts
August 6, 1999 - Non-Proliferation Treaty in danger of collapse: Report
August 9, 1999 - U.S., Japan to sign missile defense accord
August 17, 1999 - Japan to raise N. Korean missile aid in talks with Iran
August 19, 1999 - How China is strengthening its Panama beachead
August 21, 1999 - South Korea launches diplomatic offensive to stop North's missile test
August 23, 1999 - China and Taiwan: Where is John Foster Dulles when we need him?
September 8, 1999 - China allows U.S. warship to return to Hong Kong
October 1, 1999 - Russia, China hold first ever joint naval maneuvers
August 6, 1999 - Rivals Japan and S. Korea hold first joint naval exercise
November 15, 1999 - China reportedly develops anti-missile laser technology
November 17, 1999 - China confirms missile test
November 22, 1999 - S. Korea denies U.S. access to missile facilities
November 30, 1999 - Israel confronts China over missile aid to Iran
December 7, 1999 - Donors drop out as North Korea resists change
December 14, 1999 - N. Korea readies Taepodong missiles for sale to Iran
December 7, 1999 - Japan seeks extradition of Red Army terrorists from Syria
STATESIDE
March 16, 1999 - U.S. will be challenged by new global rival: General
April 1, 1999 - An interview with Rep. Benjamin Gilman
April 4, 1999 - 21 reasons to get out of Kosovo
April 22, 1999 - U.S. to ask NATO to play global role
April 26, 1999 - House critics: Missile defense will be victim of Kosovo
April 30, 1999 - U.S. underestimated scale of Russian diversion of nuclear materials
May 3, 1999 - U.S. terror report sees threat from Iran, improvement in Syria
May 6, 1999 - U.S., Libya hold secret talks in Italy
May 7, 1999 - Ignoring alarms - Excerpt 1 from "Betrayal" by Bill Gertz
May 10, 1999 - From Russia with technology - Excerpt 2 from "Betrayal" by Bill Gertz
May 11, 1999 - Undermining Scott Ritter - Excerpt 3 from "Betrayal" by Bill Gertz
May 12, 1999 - Flashpoint in North Korea - Excerpt 4 from "Betrayal" by Bill Gertz
May 10, 1999 - U.S. admits Chinese companies helping Iran's missile program
May 21, 1999 - Indictment states Bin Laden is recruiting Americans
May 21, 1999 - Backed by U.S., U.N. drafts plans to ease Iraqi sanctions
May 26, 1999 - Turkey sees U.S. huddle with Iraqi opposition as threat
June 18, 1999 - U.S. pushes 5-nation Arab summit about Barak
June 21, 1999 - Kurdish groups plot anti-Saddam strategy in Washington
June 22, 1999 - Clinton's Energy Dept. still hasn't plugged leaks
June 25, 1999 - U.S. pulls out all the stops to capture Bin Laden
June 25, 1999 - U.S. balks at arming Iraqi opposition
July 2, 1999 - U.S. State Dept. begins dialogue to understand the culture, religion of Islam
July 2, 1999 - CFR spanks Palestinian Authority
July 4, 1999 - U.S. won't stop dialogue with N. Korea even after missile test
July 19, 1999 - Cohen cancels trip due to terror threats
July 20, 1999 - Commission finds U.S. ill-prepared for nonconventional warfare
July 26, 1999 - U.S. increases security in advance of attack on Bin Laden
July 29, 1999 - U.S. wants Russia's permission to establish missile defense system
August 6, 1999 - Non-Proliferation Treaty in danger of collapse: Report
August 11, 1999 - U.S. planes land in Pakistan for possible Bin Laden strike
August 25, 1999 - U.S. seeks to cooperate with Israel on Unmanned air vehicles (UAVs)
September 21, 1999 - Bacon dismisses nuclear terrorist threat
August 31 - Congressional aides ignore State Dept., arrive in Iraq for fact-finding mission
September 20 - Documents: Investigators told to not ask 'what went wrong' at Waco
October 15 - It's official: N. Korea is still developing its ICBMs
October 11 - U.S. switches to concrete bombs on Iraq
October 12 - Defector: Iran recruited Soviet biological weapons scientists
October 20 - Under pressure from U.S., Syria stops supplying Hizbullah
October 29 - U.S. wants to deploy more weapons in the Gulf
November 1 - Iraqi opposition takes the heat for being lackeys of Uncle Sam
November 3 - Iraqi opposition announces new leadership
November 4 - Yes Virginia, there is big brother
November 15, 1999 - U.S. changes its tune about Israel's support for China's early-warning system
November 8, 1999 - U.S. warns firms of cyberterrorism threat
October 22, 1999 - Berger warns that Iran, Iraq may deploy nukes
November 24, 1999 - U.S. won't comment on story of Clinton pledge to Assad
November 2, 1999 - Clinton to be met by huge anti-U.S. protests in Greece
December 10, 1999 - U.S. said ready to supply Taiwan with advanced missiles
December 17, 1999 - American Jews clash over Israel-Syria talks
December 16, 1999 - U.S. refuses to discuss Syrian chemical weapons reports
December 20, 1999 - U.S. determines Syria still aiding terrorist groups
December 16, 1999 - U.S. uncertain arrested suspects were Bin Laden supporters
December 23, 1999 - Gen. Zinni predicts Iran's imminent test of Shihab-3 missile
December 28, 1999 - U.S. concerned Algerian insurgents exporting terror
MIDDLE EAST
February 26, 1999 - Exiled Shiite leader prepared to topple Saddam Hussein
March 5, 1999 - Palestinians say Clinton has agreed to recognize independent state
March 1, 1999 - King Abdullah II meets with Netanyahu and Sharon
March 4, 1999 - Arafat offers Clinton deal on recognition
March 12, 1999 - Egypt, Jordan to draft joint resolution with Palestinians on statehood
March 15, 1999 - Iran's Shihab missile has changed Middle East
March 16, 1999 - U.S. installs sensors to detect nonconventional attack
March 30, 1999 - Israel government refrains from supporting NATO attacks
March 31, 1999 - Ayatollah warns Iranians there is no freedom after all
March 29, 1999 - Iraq seeks ties to Belgrade
April 5, 1999 - Hamas leads protest against Serbia
March 30, 1999 - Saudi defense minister to visit Iran
March 29, 1999 - Middle East Christian groups protest strikes
April 5, 1999 - After initially backing NATO strikes, Iran now sides with Russia
April 7, 1999 - Sharon urges U.S. Jews to oppose independent Kosovo
April 9, 1999 - NATO's Kosovo precedent worries Israel, pleases the Palestinians
April 5, 1999 - Assad seek major arms deal in first Moscow visit in 9 years
April 9, 1999 - Assad to renew military ties with Russia
April 12, 1999 - Sharon pitches peace plan in Moscow
April 10, 1999 - Yemenite opposition leader assassinated
April 13, 1999 - U.S. ignored warnings about Russian strategic aid to Iran
April 16, 1999 - Saudis, Pakistanis said to be directing U.S. Afghan policy
April 19, 1999 - Iran using subs in plan to block Straits of Hormuz
April 19, 1999 - Sharon's Moscow trip worried State Department
April 16, 1999 - Iran, Russia sign cooperation accord
April 12, 1999 - Iran gets invitation from Germany
April 21, 1999 - Ecevit appears ready for nationalist coalition
April 21, 1999 - Sharon's warnings about Kosovo's future upset U.S., Israeli diplomats
April 22, 1999 - Iran, Russia agree on Kosovo as Islamic states plan meeting
April 22, 1999 - Russia wants to sell S-300 to Libya
April 22, 1999 - Jordan's king meets Assad in reconciliation bid
April 22, 1999 - Russia wants to sell S-300 to Libya
April 21, 1999 - Islamic group planned to use chem-bio weapons
April 12, 1999 - Assad abruptly cancels Moscow visit
April 28, 1999 - Syria, Turkey hold first talks since PKK crisis
April 26, 1999 - Israel's intelligence chief on Russia quits after letter to Netanyahu
April 23, 1999 - Iran, Iraq scientists allowed to enter top-secret U.S. labs
April 27, 1999 - Israel reassures U.S., will limit space contracts with Moscow
April 30, 1999 - U.S. to ease sanctions on Iran, Libya, Sudan
May 11, 1999 - Israel expects Syria to announce Russian arms buy
May 13, 1999 - U.S. seeks to boost Turkish-Israeli ties
May 14, 1999 - Clinton administration has big plans for Israel's Barak
May 10, 1999 - GCC appears split over Iran
May 10, 1999 - Abu Abbas, now an Arafat intimate, feels no remorse for Klinghoffer killing
May 18, 1999 - For Arafat, Barak was the obvious choice
May 19, 1999 - Barark to Bibi: 'Brothers walk together'
May 19, 1999 - Key to coalition is Sharansky
May 20, 1999 - Russian party prepared to join Barak coalition alone
May 20, 1999 - Settlement leader takes blame for loss, sees hard times ahead
May 20, 1999 - Arafat worries that Barak coalition could include Likud
May 26, 1999 - Turkey sees U.S. huddle with Iraqi opposition as threat
May 26, 1999 - Special Report: Palestinians adopt Resolution 181 strategy
May 25, 1999 - King Abdullah tells U.S. Jewish leaders Syria is ready to talk with Israel
June 1, 1999 - Arab summit on Barak shelved, Arafat-Assad feud blamed
May 31, 1999 - King continues push for Arab summit; Netanyahu reveals secret diplomacy with Syria
June 1, 1999 - Iran's Kharazi continues diplomatic blitz of Arab states
June 3, 1999 - Assad said hospitalized for heart ailment
June 7, 1999 - Charge by Netanyahu's spokesman stings State Department's Rubin
June 7, 1999 - Israel: Palestinian Authority has appointed fugitives to leading police posts
June 9, 1999 - PKK'S Ocalan reveals his many benefactors
June 8, 1999 - Israel fears China resumes missile technology to Iran
June 10, 1999 - Iran arrests 13 Jews, accuses them of spying
June 16, 1999 - Samaritans clash with Palestinian Authority
June 15, 1999 - Most Palestinians think Palestinian Authority is corrupt: Poll
June 17, 1999 - Israel to have missile defense by year's end
June 13, 1999 - Arrow anti-missile system debuts, THAAD test successful
June 18, 1999 - Tehran charges 13 Iranian Jews were part of international spy ring
June 22, 1999 - Bibi rejects charges that U.S., Israeli intelligence conspired to defeat him
June 21, 1999 - Palestinian Authority blocks visits by human rights groups
June 23, 1999 - Tens of thousands of Egyptians held without charges
June 23, 1999 - Rampant corruption splits Palestinians on declaration of state
June 23, 1999 - Sharon says Barak offered him Foreign or Finance Minister
June 22, 1999 - Syria's nod to Israel's new leader alarms Arafat
June 25, 1999 - Arafat seeks to contain authority of his security chief
June 24, 1999 - Saddam readies hit squads against U.S.-backed foes
July 1, 1999 - Kurds in major clash with Turkey near Iraqi border
June 29, 1999 - Iran inspects damage in Lebanon caused by retaliatory strike against Hizbullah
Junly 1, 1999 - More PA woes: Kosovo donations disrupting cash flow
July 5, 1999 - Turkey warns Iran against helping PKK
July 9, 1999 - Saddam has 73 officers arrested as mutiny reportedly breaks out
July 10, 1999 - Pakistan used Bin Laden agents for Kashmir offensive: Expert
July 10, 1999 - Turkey closely following Russia-Syria arms deal
July 8, 1999 - Ocalan's appeal to live divides Kurds
July 12, 1999 - Saddam razes villages suspected of harboring insurgents
July 13, 1999 - Iran's leaders put to the test as protests continue
July 12, 1999 - Assad's son visits Saudi Arabia, stirring speculation
July 12, 1999 - Iranian student protests spread nationwide
July 14, 1999 - Special Report: Iran's strategic aims threatened by protests
July 1, 1999 - Barak seeks to lower U.S. profile in peace talks
July 15, 1999 - Iran prepares to test-launch intercontinental missile
July 22, 1999 - Israel's security chief warns nation to brace for nonconventional attacks
July 22, 1999 - Israel denies deal to free Iranian Jews involves old debt
July 22, 1999 - Iran's Revolutionary Guards level blame at Khatami for student uprising
July 19, 1999 - Iran denies missile development project with Russia
July 27, 1999 - Assad no-show disappoints U.S., Israel
July 19, 1999 - Iran denies missile development project with Russia
July 26, 1999 - Morocco's late king had special relationship with Israel
July 19, 1999 - Iran denies missile development project with Russia
July 29, 1999 - Habash won't meet Arafat unless he remains committed to Israel's destruction
July 29, 1999 - Suddenly, Israel has a potent navy
July 31, 1999 - Elite Iraqi unit puts down revolt
August 2, 1999 - Russia, Syria said to be near arms accord
August 4, 1999 - Syria to control all Lebanese communications
August 5, 1999 - Iran focuses on space program
July 31, 1999 - Iran downgrades priority of Shihab-3 in favor of long-range missile
August 4, 1999 - Syria to control all Lebanese communications
August 6, 1999 - Iran focuses on space program
August 9, 1999 - Saudis deny reports they seek nukes from Pakistan
August 9, 1999 - Bin Laden has 20 nuclear bombs: Expert
August 10, 1999 - Iran calls Saddam's regime 'one of the most brutal' of all time
August 12, 1999 - Saddam's younger son consolidates power
August 18, 1999 - Iranian Jews to be charged with espionage this week
August 20, 1999 - In rare reaction, Iraq denies opposition claim of assassination attempt
August 24, 1999 - Coup threat seen pushing Assad toward talks with Israel
August 27, 1999 - Iran, Pakistan agree to cooperate on intelligence, drug trafficking
September 2, 1999 - Israel expects Hamas to attack when agreement on talks is reached
September 8, 1999 - Hamas terror recruits inside Israel surface in nightmare for Barak
September 4, 1999 - Sharon wins election for Likud leader
September 9, 1999 - Israel caught off guard by Israeli Arab bombings
September 9, 1999 - Israel, Russia team up to help India
September 13, 1999 - Organized crime backed by Palestinian officials flourishes in Ramallah
September 15, 1999 - Palestinian Authority recruits freed prisoners for its security forces
September 15, 1999 - Experts don't give Israeli-Palestinian peace a chance by Sept. 2000 deadline
September 16, 1999 - Israel warns Moscow of Iran's connection to bombings
September 27, 1999 - Family feud: Fighting breaks out in Syria
September 28, 1999 - Iran begins naval maneuvers in Persian Gulf
September 24, 1999 - Mossad reopens office in Amman, Jordan
September 30, 1999 - Iran announces discovery of major new oil field
September 27, 1999 - Syria's economy reported near collapse
September 30, 1999 - Iran releases Iraqi POWs
September 23, 1999 - Arafat prepares to launch security force number 15
October 5, 1999 - Chechen elites in Jordan call on the Muslim world to stop Russia
October 5, 1999 - Syria arrests more than 1,000 in ruling family power struggle
October 7, 1999 - Palestinians, Arabs sign up to fight in Russia
October 16, 1999 - Iran exchanging weapons to Chechnya for missile technology
October 21, 1999 - China defense minister visits Israel
October 22, 1999 - Despite peace process, Middle East remains world's leading arms market
October 21, 1999 - Saddam appoints new intelligence chief
November 1, 1999 - Clinton leans on Mubarak to reverse boycott of summit
November 3, 1999 - Up to 34 Egyptian officers died in crash
November 3, 1999 - Mubarak in Paris for medical tests
November 3, 1999 - Iran's Khamenei warns against U.S. buildup in the Gulf
November 11, 1999 - Taliban issues first threat to U.S. over Bin Laden
November 13, 1999 - Israel to continue assistance to China on airborne early-warning system
November 9, 1999 - Government newspaper suspects sabotage in EgyptAir crash
November 5, 1999 - Saudis, Chinese to explore strategic ties after unprecedented state visit
November 13, 1999 - Israel to continue assistance to China on airborne early-warning system
November 11, 1999 - Taliban issues first threat to U.S. over Bin Laden
November 13, 1999 - Palestinian officials embarrassed by Mrs. Arafat's statements
November 26, 1999 - Egyptian officials say U.S. steered outcome of Flight 990 investigation
November 29, 1999 - Egypt halts cooperation with FBI on crash probe
November 18, 1999 - Arafat confidant, a religious judge, is charged in sex scandal
November 30, 1999 - Arafat cracks down on signers of anti-corruption petition
December 2, 1999 - Arafat fights petition, fears Iran's, Syria's role
December 2, 1999 - Jordan stops PLO from opening refugee office
November 23, 1999 - Mubarak credited for persuading Clinton to delay probe of Flight 990
December 6, 1999 - Charging Arafat's regime with corruption is a crime
December 7, 1999 - Weakened Assad seen losing his grip
December 2, 1999 - Israeli aviation firm refuses to confirm secret visit by Li Peng
November 30, 1999 - Israel confronts China over missile aid to Iran
December 8, 1999 - India plans major military buildup
December 14, 1999 - West worries Iranian power plant is conduit for Russian nuke technology
December 16, 1999 - Syria coordinating its strategy with Iran, other neighbors
December 14, 1999 - High tech imports from Israel disturb Arab regimes
December 14, 1999 - Iran silent as its only ally sets talks with Israel
December 21, 1999 - Syria undergoing creeping Islamization
December 22, 1999 - Barak wants top U.S. weapons in exchange for peace with Syria
December 23, 1999 - Assad's son to coordinate Palestinian issue with Iran, other allies
December 27, 1999 - Arab states spend heavily on arms not health, education
December 27, 1999 - Iran faults Arab states for yielding to Israel while overspending for arms
December 17, 1999 - 80 Palestinian journalists sign petition protesting infiltration of their ranks
December 24, 1999 - Palestinian sought in Y2K plot; U.S. warns Taliban
December 28, 1999 - New statement on Jewish spy suspects reveals split in regime
EUROPE
March 18, 1999 - Moscow would block aid from 10 research centers
March 22, 1999 - Israel, Ukraine sign defense memo
March 24, 1999 - European analysts see Iranian hand behind Kosovo conflict
March 23, 1999 - Former CIA chief: U.S. was wrong on Iran, N. Korea
March 29, 1999 - Russia vows to defy sanctions
March 29, 1999 - U.S. asks Turkey to stop Iraq oil
March 27, 1999 - Congress to get tougher on Russian aid to Iran
April 15, 1999 - Russia prepares to send 9 more warships toward Kosovo
April 17, 1999 - U.S. urges NATO allies to invest in R&D
April 20, 1999 - NATO expected to decide on ground invasion at summit
April 13, 1999 - Belgrade votes to join Russian alliance
May 27, 1999 - Czechs join Russia in aiding Iran's nuclear program
June 11, 1999 - Syria, Russia haggle over $2 billion arms deal
June 9, 1999 - Russian S-300 missiles remain in their crates in Crete
June 9, 1999 - Baku calls China on rocket-sale to Armenia
June 14, 1999 - Barak's win nixes Israel-Russia accord on Iran
June 22, 1999 - Turkey sees renewed threat from Russia
June 17, 1999 - Russians to Syria's Assad: 'Show us the money'
July 6, 1999 - Yeltsin, Assad meet under cloud of U.S. disapproval
July 7, 1999 - Special Report: One on one with Vladimir Orlov
July 21, 1999 - Russia's military industrial complex expects banner year
July 23, 1999 - U.S. says Russia has new, tough proliferation policy
July 26, 1999 - Greece, Turkey begin talks
July 23, 1999 - U.S. says Russia has new, tough proliferation policy
July 28, 1999 - Iran, Russia say they're talking about proliferation as Stepashin prepares to meet Gore
August 18, 1999 - Kazakh warns Russian tests of biochemical weapons endanger mainland
August 21, 1999 - Russia blames foreign elements for insurgency in Dagestan
August 12, 1999 - Saudis said to be financing insurgency in Dagestan
August 26, 1999 - Russia, China agree to form strategic alliance to contain U.S., NATO
August 30, 1999 - Turkey, Greece move closer in quake's aftermath
September 15, 1999 - U.S., Russia to establish ICBM Y2K center
September 20, 1999 - MI-5 said behind cancellation of Islamic strategy conference involving Bin Laden aides
September 22, 1999 - Russian intelligence charges Saudis, Bin Laden had role in bombings
October 11, 1999 - Russia to deploy new nuclear missiles
October 12, 1999 - U.S. nuclear equipment smuggled to Iran
October 19, 1999 - Russian general staff lists new conditions for using nukes
October 20, 1999 - Russia steps up arms sales effort in Middle East
October 22, 1999 - Former CIA chief faults Clinton for decline in U.S. espionage capability
October 29, 1999 - Putin pledges to rebuild Russia's military
November 5, 1999 - Russia successfully tests anti-missile system
November 8, 1999 - Russia, India agree to major new arms deals
November 8, 1999 - Russia tests second nuke missile in week
November 17, 1999 - Albanian politicians are helping Bin Laden
November 15, 1999 - Iran states claim as number one Middle East missile power
November 11, 1999 - Mubarak remains in Paris for medical tests
November 19, 1999 - Son of Assad seen behind liberalization on travel for Syrians
November 19, 1999 - Palestinian legislative report: Arafat's security services extort protection money
November 23, 1999 - Author: Clinton relayed Rabin's pledge of full withdrawal
November 25, 1999 - Amnesty International: Iraq still executes political opponents
November 23, 1999 - Kazakhstan admits selling fighter jets to N. Korea
December 13, 1999 - Russia deploys new Topol-M nuclear missiles
December 15, 1999 - Russia test-fires Topol-M missile
LATIN AMERICA, CANADA
May 4, 1999 - Neglecting Latin America
AFRICA
June 16, 1999 - Somalia appeals to Libya for war assistance
June 15, 1999 - Gadhafi in South Africa
July 2, 1999 - Boat people from Africa, the Middle East fuel trade in illegal immigrants
July 27, 1999 - Israel, Algeria leaders in first meeting, a surprise, at funeral
July 24, 1999 - Slave trade in Africa reported to be decreasing
August 10, 1999 - Algeria confirms it held secret talks with Israel for years
Columns by Robert Morton
May 5, 1996 - One who declined ‘The Washington Compromise'
April 5, 1998 - A world of unreported news
November 23, 1998 - Pardon me comrade, your slip is showing
February, 1999 - Midnight in Tehran
March 4, 1999 - Who needs the Panama Canal?
April 28, 1999 - Third Way refugees, East and West
July 16 1999 - The ayatollahs' crisis: Youth, courage and revolutionary ideas
Columns by Edward Neilan
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Columns by John Metzler
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Guest Commentaries
May 18, 1999 - Steve Farrell: Gen. MacArthur fades away, no win wars are here to stay
August 23, 1999 - William R. Forstchen: Hate crime? As a matter of fact, I do hate crime
September 20 - William R. Forstchen: Shooting Christians as a PC crime
October 22 - William R. Forstchen: My Parent's Choice: A columnist's near-death birth experience
October 28 - Reed Irvine:Triple standard on drugs
December 6 - Frank Gaffney: Still a dangerous world
December 6 - Reed Irvine: The murder of Jesse Kirkhising and the 'norms' at The Washington Post
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