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While the mighty exporters of Japan and Western Europe draw most of the attention, about one-quarter of the U.S. trade deficit is the work of a pesky group of second-tier nations known as the newly industrialized countries. Once dismissed as marginal producers of chintzy clothes and toys, the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Newly Industrialized Countries: Low Costs, High Growth | 10/19/1987 | See Source »

Given the fragmented nature of Israeli politics and the pivotal role of the four religious parties, it is highly unlikely that such a document could be enacted anytime soon. An alternative step might be a reform of the electoral system to allow for more stable parliamentary majorities and reduce the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Israel A House Divided | 10/12/1987 | See Source »

Let's assume the best. It's easy to judge a decision in retrospect. It's of only marginal honor to Bork that he is able to affirm now the success of decisions and legislation he vehemently derided when they were rendered. It's not unfair to ask of a...

Author: By Steven Lichtman, | Title: The Self-Heating Jurist | 9/21/1987 | See Source »

Media executives are particularly leery of stories about individuals or organizations known to be prone to sue. Surveys by the Columbia Journalism Review and other organizations have found the impact greatest on smaller publications, on marginal stories and in indirect ways like excessive editorial scrutiny that can discourage reportorial enterprise...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: PRESS Jousts Without Winners | 7/6/1987 | See Source »

In his public remarks after the meeting, the Pope made no mention of the war-crimes allegations, referring only to Waldheim's devotion "to ensuring peace " while at the U.N. Later, Waldheim revealed that they had discussed the charges "in a marginal way." Israel condemned the visit, noting that it...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Pariah and the Pope | 7/6/1987 | See Source »

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