1.   Critics of the junta have long advocated stronger action to isolate the regime to pressure it into political change.

2.   During numerous visits to Burundi, U.S. officials have said the United States would work to isolate any regime that came to power by force.

3.   The action sends a strong message to Saddam that the time for forgiveness has not yet come, and the Arabs are still determined to keep his regime isolated.

4.   With memories of the Gulf War defeat fading, he has become increasingly bolder in countering U.S. efforts to isolate his regime.

5.   With memories of the Gulf War defeat fading, he is also now becoming increasingly bolder in countering U.S. efforts to isolate his regime.

6.   Although Western nations have called for steps to isolate the regime in Burma, ASEAN is considering allowing the country to join in the next few years.

7.   But Washington faces restrictions in its options when dealing with Serbia as it has already opted for a policy of isolating the regime and withholding diplomatic recognition.