The third part of the strategy would revolve around regional diplomacy.

But no one knows if the exercise in regional diplomacy will actually work.

Border issues and the threat of Islamic fundamentalism can be dealt with in the context of such regional diplomacy.

And although there has been plenty of regional diplomacy, virtually every neighboring country has become clearly identified with one side or another.

In other words, serious regional diplomacy could be possible.

Research focuses on international law, paradigms for regional diplomacy, and the connections between local and global terrorism.

Japan, increasingly active in regional diplomacy, is also prepared to help, as are other neighboring countries.

This stance helped get him elected; it is far from clear that it will be helpful to delicate regional diplomacy.

Mr. Bush said he hoped that actions by other governments in the hemisphere will "address this crisis through regional diplomacy."

He wanted to send far fewer troops and reënergize regional diplomacy, including reconciliation talks with the Taliban.