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The article focuses on the political attitudes of the French, British, and American allies towards the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961 by the Soviet sector. Through an analysis of Cold War documents and political statements, the author concludes that the construction of the Wall was not considered a major point of contention for the allies. The author suggests that none of the allies took action against the construction of the Wall because it helped to divide the threat of post-war Germany.

Discusses the mistakes committed by France and Great Britain and the U.S. in 1936 that led to the expansion of the Soviet Union into Eastern Europe. Actions taken by the Nazi government of Germany under Adolf Hitler in 1936 that should have earned decisive reaction from France and Great Britain; Explanation on the power of the U.S. to stop Soviet Union advance into Eastern Europe if she so wish to deal with Germany in 1936; Lessons that the U.S., France and Great Britain should learn from their mistakes in 1936 that can help them in their efforts to contain Soviet communism in Eastern Europe.

Editorial. Argues that the Russian communist government needs to discontinue its propaganda abroad and its projects of world revolution to enable it to establish peaceful relations with Europe and the United States. Vladimir Ilyich Lenin's view of revolution in the west; Question of the U.S. recognition of the Soviet government, without waiting for England and France to settle their economic and political arrangements with Russia; Possible Russian policy by President-elect Warren G. Harding; Foreign policy views by extremists and moderates in the Russian government.

The article reports on the results of an international agreement among Australia, Great Britain, and the U.S. It mentions the increase in the number of nuclear submarines in the Pacific Ocean, how France feels left out by the treaty, and how the treaty may impact French elections in 2022.

Editorial. Examines the response of the United States government to communication from the British about the Anglo-French naval understanding. Defense by water of French colonial interests and protection of British maritime trade; Claim that the understanding disregarded the special interests of the U.S.; Need to distinguish between offensive and defensive naval armaments; Adoption of a code of maritime law to take the place of the code which the British government destroyed during the war; Signing of a treaty by France, Great Britain and the United States renouncing war as an agency of national policy; Need for statesmen to handle discussion of the limitation of naval armaments.

The article reports on the summit meeting between the U.S., France, Germany, and Great Britain in Paris, France to discuss East-Western relations. It states that the meeting addressed issues in North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) such as French President Charles De Gaulle's refusal to combine French Air Force in the defense of NATO. It tells that U.S. Under Secretary of State Clarence Douglas Dillon travelled in some European capitals prior to the meeting to investigate economic gaps.

Reports that France and Britain were not given any advance warning of President Bill Clinton's apparent policy shift in offering the temporary use of United States troops in Bosnia. Reaction to the news, according to diplomatic insiders.

Considers Africa's relations with the United States, France, and Great Britain in 1997. Contradictory signals from African nations; Stronger economic performance for sub-Saharan Africa; Apparent impeding breakdown of several African nations; Civil war in Brazzaville (in former French Congo) and Bangui, Central African Republic; Lack of experience of the American, French, and British government leaders for Africa policy; Leaders Lionel Jospin of France and Clare Short of Britain.

Comments on the decision of the U.S. government not to support its allies, France and Great Britain, if a full military crisis takes place in Suez Canal in Egypt. Outlook of U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the planned armed action of France and Britain; Impact on the U.S. relations with Britain and France; Actions that Britain and France may take against the U.S.

Explains the reason for France determined opposition to the plan of the U.S. to wage war against Iraq. Reason of the U.S. for its plan; Rise of anti-American sentiments in Europe; Job approval rating of French president Jacques Chirac; Decline of the job approval rating of British prime minister Tony Blair for his support of the U.S.