Examines Persistent Conflicts In Five Regions Where The United States Might Help Bring About A Peaceful Solution : The Middle East, Cyprus And The Aegean, The Indian Subcontinent, South Africa, And Northern Ireland. Thinking About Negotiations -- Middle East -- Greece, Turkey, And Cyprus -- India And Pakistan -- South Africa -- Northern Ireland -- Ripeness And Its Implications. Richard N. Haass. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 151-163).