Word: nato
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...short answer is that, with eight months remaining in the year that NATO plans to stay in Bosnia, enough time remains to put the civilian side of Dayton into effect--provided those in charge are themselves fully committed to it. The Clinton Administration remains dedicated to this goal. But there are disturbing signs of backsliding from others, including some representatives of nations that signed the Dayton accords...
First, however, let's note that the military aspects of Dayton have been implemented almost completely with no loss of life to NATO forces from hostile action. The Bosnian Serbs pulled back on schedule. Sarajevo was united under Muslim control. No one--not even the negotiators at Dayton--would have dared predict this five months ago. Still, it is too early for self-congratulations. Other divided lands--Korea and Cyprus, for example--bear witness to temporary cease-fire lines that turn into permanent dividing lines...
...this." The 57 year old Boorda was the first sailor to have risen through the enlisted ranks to the Navy's top officer position. He joined the navy at age 17 by lying about his age. Prior to being nominated for the Navy's top job, Boorda was a NATO commander in charge of American naval forces in Europe and commander in chief of Allied forces in southern Europe. -->