1.   As the empire grew, its new territories needed to be protected.

2.   A prominent Montserrat-born historian and university lecturer says this tiny British territory needs to put in place an adequate infrastructure before seeking independence from England.

3.   He said the territory needed greater autonomy as well as reduction in military numbers there.

4.   Sen. Adelbert Bryan said the territory needs stricter enforcement to make the code work.

5.   The fighting has left the Chechen economy in shambles and Maskhadov has said the territory will need to maintain close economic ties with Russia even after independence.

6.   The territory needs increased revenues to meet a variety of debts.

7.   The war left the Chechen economy in a shambles and Maskhadov has said the territory will need to maintain close economic ties with Russia even after independence.