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Reports on the U.S. Army's stop-loss policy that will extend the active duty of some soldiers in units destined for Iraq or Afghanistan. Concern of soldiers and their families over the policy and how it might affect the soldiers; Opposition of Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry to the stop-loss policy; Reaction of soldiers to the policy.

Reports on the broader strategic problems faced by American soldiers deployed in Iraq region. Rise of insurgent forces; Emergence of ideological sympathies with Al Qaeda; Involvement of fight against extremists.

Suggests the pull out of the U.S. military troops in Saudi Arabia because the Islamic laws in the country compromises the values of the U.S. servicemen.

Reports on the move of the organizers for a World Trade Organization meeting in Doha, Qatar to tighten security after a gunman open fired on a United States servicemen at a Qatari air base on November 7, 2001.

Reports an announcement by United States President Bill Clinton that he will send 4,000 troops to Kosovo, Yugoslavia as part of a peacekeeping force after the ethnic Albanians and Serbs reach a peace agreement. Comments of Clinton on the national interest of the United States in Kosovo; Progress made at the peace talks in France; Military pressure from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on each party. INSET: Clinton on Kosovo: `We Can Make a Difference'.

Reports that the United States Ambassador to Israel ordered the American Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, closed on December 31, 1998 due to a threat of a terrorist attack against the building. Comments from Larry Schwartz, the embassy spokesman; Response to the the treats.

Reasons the concern of marine commanders regarding distinguishing between friends and foes if a last minute agreement to avert invasion of Haiti is struck. Views of the commanders on the issue.

Details the activities of 10th Mountain Division troopers in Haiti after landing there. Hints regarding the task of the 10th Mountain in Haiti.

Opinion. Comments on the introduction of two bills by Senate majority leader Bob Dole dealing with United States foreign policy and US participation in the United Nations peacekeeping operations. Details on the bills.

Discusses a draft legislation (National Security Revitalization act) requiring the United Nations to reimburse peacekeeping and military support expenses to the United States. Inclusion of the provision in the GOP's `Contract With America'; Background of the issue; Discussion of the likely impact in the passage of the bill; Details of the various provisions in the bill; Views of various critics.