1.   It was also true, however, of the Western allies who also possessed important residual legal rights, especially in relation to Berlin.

2.   The pressure is discreet - after all, the survival of a key Western ally and a new democracy is at stake.

3.   The troubles of the Soviet economy are fast becoming a pre-occupation of the Western allies.

4.   However, Kohl favoured the retention of a token presence in Germany by the three Western allies for the time being.

5.   Among the armed forces of the Western allies, only the British were comparable in quality with those of the United States.

6.   The government did, however, try to insist that the added defence burdens should be equitably shared by all the Western allies.

7.   He issued a stern warning that western allies could intervene militarily if fighting resumes and humanitarian relief efforts are thwarted.

8.   Alone among western allies, the U.K. says it would join the U.S. in an attack if Iraq continues to bar UN inspections.

9.   American officials opposed this idea, and instead suggested that the Western allies issue an ultimatum threatening large-scale air strikes if the Serbs attacked Gorazde.

10.   And by unwisely snubbing Turkey, the European Union has alienated a western ally whose friendship it needs.