Such a process, the diplomat warned, would take years.

"This is going to be a year of transition and consolidation," one diplomat here warned.

But diplomats warn that the aid is to be reduced dramatically next year.

"If these attacks do take place, the responsibility will be shared," one diplomat warned, referring to Pakistan.

And if these continue, diplomats warned, the result will soon be serious shortages of food and fuel.

American and British diplomats have warned journalists not to go to Gaza.

"The dream of a unified, decisive Europe which assumes a major world role is not likely to be realized," a diplomat warned recently.

Diplomats and industry analysts warned that the blockade could quickly deteriorate into another fire fight between the two countries.

American diplomats have warned that the government's failure to live up to the guarantee could endanger future foreign investment in India.

"But Haiti is not like that," the diplomat warned.