Burst of Diplomacy This move has been accompanied by a burst of domestic diplomacy aimed at both republics but especially at the Armenians.

It is often forgotten that before 9/11 there was an active round of international diplomacy aimed at engaging the Taliban.

Since the outset of United Nations efforts in December, many of Father Aristide's opponents have sneered at international diplomacy aimed at restoring him to office.

Since that can best be done by bringing the war to a speedy end, he has begun a new round of diplomacy aimed at a ceasefire and peace negotiations.

The answer, he said, must be more "preventative diplomacy" aimed at stopping potential conflicts before they erupt into violence.

A better approach, they say, is international diplomacy aimed at developing rules of the road for the new era of ubiquitous reconnaissance.

But other experts see the kinetic weapon as a big stick that could put teeth into diplomacy aimed at eliminating orbital spies in wartime.

Any real solution would have to be international, involving some serious diplomacy aimed at a new kind of arms control.

Other experts see anti-satellite weapons as a big stick that could put teeth into diplomacy aimed at shutting down orbital spies in wartime.

Secretary Powell looked characteristically confident as he prepared for a new round of diplomacy aimed at driving out Mr. Hussein.