A Yes invigorates the axis a No weakens it.

This, in turn, would strengthen the Russia Iran alliance.

The war in Gaza will harden this negative trend.

A change of tack by Merkel now would merely reinvigorate the devastated SPD.

What is more likely to strengthen the West s security, and what runs the risk of weakening it?

Any military confrontation with Pakistan will only empower Pakistani radicals.

It is far from clear that a Saudi policy of stability at all costs will strengthen the regime.

An initiative confined to migrants would merely reinforce the growing xenophobia and extremism in Greece.

Will Japan's humanitarian and restoration aid in Iraq secure a long term national interest?

However, if war reinforces the Arab sense of defeat, Hejazi adherence to bin Laden s message may grow.

This softer approach will prove counterproductive, as it will not strengthen democratic forces in Serbia.

In short, the stimulus will strengthen America s economy, but it is probably not enough to restore robust growth.

A victory by Obama would reinforce America s unwillingness to attack Iran and renewed efforts to rein in Israel.

The rate of decline of US house prices fell in the past three months for which we have data (ending in May), and the figures for May show essentially no decline at all. If that trend continues, it will prevent further erosion of household wealth and strengthen the banks capital positions.

If that trend continues, it will prevent further erosion of household wealth and strengthen the banks capital positions.

Implementation of this plan would not only give a boost to the rule of law, but also would enhance security and lead to better governance.

It will reinforce convergence expectations among financial market participants, which will translate into lower risk premia for investors.

In the new Middle East, the West s current approach will only strengthen the hardliners in Gaza and elsewhere.

Reinforcing social safety nets, broadening and deepening financial markets, and supporting small and medium size enterprises would also strengthen domestic demand.

More broadly, New START will cement the new, more positive tone in relations between Russia and the West.

The truth is that not only will the euro survive a No vote it will prosper.

Worse yet, failure would strengthen those on both sides of the dispute who argue that diplomacy is a waste of time.

Everyone needs to see that there are benefits to reunification that will simplify life, strengthen the economy, and outweigh the compromises that any settlement will require.

The Palestinian issue is not the source of all the Middle East s ills, but its resolution would dramatically improve America s standing among Arabs.

Moreover, Sharon now agreed that a security fence, which historically was favored by the Israeli left, would enhance Israel s defenses.

Just as surely, any sign of a retreat from democracy in Georgia and other post Soviet states will merely fuel Russia s neo imperial ambitions.

The policy, reminiscent of terrorist stratagems, of bombing civilians in order to force the hands of their leaders will only strengthen the radicals and boost their popular support.

The danger is that this will fuel support among the young in Belarus and Ukraine for the authoritarian attitudes now ascendant in Putin s Russia.

But resigned acquiescence in whatever Putin s regime chooses to do would only confirm it in its belief that it now holds all the cards.

Even if Rocca is right, the anger flowing in Pakistan's streets will drastically weaken moderate opinion while further radicalizing Islamic groups. However, if the war drags on, if Baghdad comes under siege with heavy civilian casualties or if weapons of mass destruction are actually used all bets could be off.

Even if Rocca is right, the anger flowing in Pakistan's streets will drastically weaken moderate opinion while further radicalizing Islamic groups.

So it is important to make clear my government supports the ratification of New START, because we believe it will bolster our country s security, and that of Europe as a whole.

That would strengthen Russia s position in Ukraine, where the Kremlin constantly encourages a return to Slavic roots and warns against flirting with a West that doesn t want it.

And the world is still waiting for the US to implement a 2010 reform of the IMF that would strengthen the position of China and other large emerging economies in the institution s governance structure.

If they succeed in devising policies, laws, and incentives that achieve this, a byproduct would likely be a reduction in inequality, which one hopes would reinforce the improved sense of trustworthiness.

In fact, it is far more likely that a normalized Japan would enhance regional security by playing an important role in the balance of power system that China is steadily advancing with its unilateral behavior.

Thus, if Europe manages to overcome its fears and hesitations and open itself to a powerful Muslim state, it will consolidate peace in one of the world s most dangerous regions.

In the wake of Milosevic s death, Karadzic and Mladic should be brought before the ICTY, both to reinforce its work and to demonstrate to their victims that the international community is resolved not to allow their suffering to be forgotten.

It will also make nuclear proliferation in the Middle East less likely, while strengthening the global nuclear non proliferation regime. And it will allow for the normalization of Iran s relations with the West.

Our overriding task is to construct a digital way of life that reinforces our existing sense of ethics and values, with security, trust, and fairness at its heart.

But the ultimate failure of Abbas s diplomatic strategy the absence of tangible benefits even if it succeeds will damage what is left of his credibility among the Palestinians and strengthen Hamas s political clout.

The hope is to agree on a new, more liberal constitution that will strengthen the rights of Turkey s largest ethnic minority and include substantial devolution of power to regional governments.

Indeed, they have announced their intentions to move forward with conducting a national referendum scheduled for Saturday to approve a new constitution, which they hope will entrench their power for decades to come.

A free trade agreement that enhances the well being of the Colombian people can be no less effective than military operations in reducing violence and drug traffic, which remains a major US strategic objective.

If the FRY is not confronted with the same demands others had to meet, this will only strengthen obstructionist forces within Serbia and undermine the security of Serbia's neighbours.