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As relations between Washington and France & Germany deteriorate over
Iraq, we examine U.S. Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's assertion that
Europe's centre of gravity is "shifting to the east". Poland is
worried about jeopardizing its traditional ties with the Arab world, while
in Slovenia, the Iraq crisis is beginning to affect public support for
NATO membership. Also this week, retiring Czech President Vaclav Havel
makes his last ever foreign trip - to Slovakia.
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Current AffairsVaclav Havel among 'European Eight' backing George W. Bush in US stance on Iraq
The current division within Europe over possible US military intervention
against Iraq became more marked on Thursday with the publication of an
open letter by eight European leaders showing support for the US.
Contrasting Germany and France's growing opposition to the US stance on
Iraq, the letter was signed by statesmen including Britain's Tony Blair,
Spain's Jose Maria Aznar, and also Czech President Vaclav Havel. They
called for 'unity' and 'cohesion' in a post-9/11 world, in the aims of
maintaining world security. At stake: the need for Iraq to comply with UN
resolutions demanding the country's disarmament.
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Current AffairsProtesters hit the streets of Prague as the world decides what to do with Iraq
As the possibility of war in Iraq increases Europe has become increasingly
divided over the use of force. Over the weekend a couple hundred people
marched through the streets of Prague to protest the use of force in Iraq
and delivered a letter to the US ambassador in Prague.
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