You might find headlines very much like these in your local newspaper today: "President to Visit Japan, South Korea." "NATO Forces on Alert in Bosnia." "Iraqi War Planes Attack Kurds in North." "Russia, Ukraine Seek Economic Aid." "U.S., China Begin New Round of Trade Talks." "U.S., U.N. Respond to Refugee Crisis in Central Africa." "House Votes to Cut Foreign Aid." "NATO Forces Launch Air Attacks on Serbia." Headlines such as these say a great deal about the nature of today's world-and of the role of the United States in this world. Internet Activities Click on Internet Activities to the left for help in completing the Chapter Review Activity on page 457 of your textbook. In this activity you will learn about Soviet-American relations during the cold war.

Panama Canal under construction. Courtesy Official Panama Canal Photo.