21.   But even if it were to fail, exchange programs with Islamic countries would still expand.

22.   But Islamic countries, opposed to helping the Croats within the federation, have until now been reluctant to play a large role.

23.   But it would take more than a clean backdrop and good intentions to mollify the Pakistani press, and through them, the people of this Islamic country.

24.   But other Iranian leaders have often stated that Islamic countries must acquire nuclear weapons to counter the American and Israeli arsenals.

25.   Certain Islamic countries also make allowances for Westerners.

26.   Can they support an attack by a non-Muslim nation on another Islamic country even if bin Laden is guilty?

27.   Concern about anti-Muslim undertones in the Christian persecution movement is voiced by American Muslim leaders and even by some Christian missionaries active in Islamic countries.

28.   Croatia then allowed Iran and other Islamic countries to substantially increase what had been a steady trickle of arms transfers.

29.   Educational levels and opportunities were rising in many Islamic countries.

30.   Far more intensively Islamic countries, such as Pakistan and Bangladesh, have had women presidents, with varying results.