The swap lines would also serve American interests.

Such freedom would also, in his view, serve the interests of electronic commerce.

All of us here representatives are national leaders. In today's world, we cannot serve our own interests well unless we rise above narrow national interests.

But both Japan and China recognize that further tension will serve neither country s long term interests.

This approach would serve the interests of the EU, NATO, the SCO s members, and, not least, Afghanistan.

It is supposed to serve the interests of the rest of society, not the other way around.

We provide a central forum in which states can agree on norms to serve their common interests.

Such patterns may raise concerns among shareholders that pay structures are not well designed to serve their interests.

Walsingham believed that it would serve England better to seek a military alliance with France against Spanish interests.

The chairman of a board must serve the interests of the company often at the expense of its competitors.

So even security interests can serve to foster greater cooperation, if the countries leaders discuss and develop a common approach.

But, worst case scenarios aside, a Turkish invasion of northern Iraq can only serve the interests of Turkey s Kurdish separatists.

It s so tempting that Ortega is likely to help rehabilitate Arnoldo Alemán, betting that freeing him will serve his political interests.

The SCO believes that peace, stability and development in Afghanistan serve not only the interests of the Afghan people, but also the common interests of all countries in the region and throughout the world.

It was the first Asian country to encounter the forces of globalization, master them, and then make them serve its own interests.

He is always ready to serve the interests of the rich and powerful, with no line in the sand, no limit to compromise.

She feared that independent central banks would serve the interests of their banking clients, rather than those of the economy as a whole.

We have painstakingly worked with Member States and regional groups on a reform package that we believe will serve the interests of all.

He hoped that they would produce positive results that would serve the interests of both developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

Patricia Lewis considered that since the US and other nations' interests indeed coincide on the issue of outer space, constructing discussions around the issue of common interests could serve to bring about a breakthrough in international forums.

Thus, a vast majority of the population were sure that a democratically elected government would serve their interests and eagerly participated at the polls.

While official spin control is in full throttle, a growing number of thoughtful analysts are voicing concern that facile caricatures do not serve Thailand s interests.

Much of Asia, including China, focused on meeting the challenge of globalization, whereas Thailand s elite has protected the country s economy to serve its parochial interests.

As such, China and other countries are holding a depreciating asset that should be managed to serve domestic interests rather than those of the US.

Instead, the goal is a managed trade regime managed, that is, to serve the special interests that have long dominated trade policy in the West.

If global trends continue to serve the interests of small, influential groups, even the interests of the citizens of powerful countries will be jeopardized, as was seen during recent crises and natural disasters such as the recent tragedy of Hurricane Katrina.

The United Nations cannot be at the mercy of the political agenda of a single country it must serve the legitimate interests of all Member States.

The likelihood that what emerges from the coming talks will serve ordinary Americans interests is low the outlook for ordinary citizens in other countries is even bleaker.

The Youth Act will ultimately serve to protect and defend the rights and interests of the younger generation as it promotes and incorporates an effective delivery system.

The MTP articulates the Agency's desire to take advantage of technological advancements across sectors, consolidate its achievements and better serve the long term interests of Palestine refugees.

Members shall have expertise and specific qualifications in the subject matter covered by the Convention. They shall serve objectively and in the best interests of the Convention.

That asymmetrical arrangement illustrates how the flexibility of the approach proposed in this draft resolution can be made to serve the specific interests of each particular group.

For those in developing and emerging market countries who harbor grievances against the advanced countries, there is now one more reason for discontent with a brand of globalization that has been managed to serve rich countries interests (especially their financial sectors interests).

Will a free market flourish, or will oligarchic capitalism serve the interests of the few? Will civil society thrive, or will Ukraine be a society of obedient subjects?

In sum, the Iraqi government may appear effective for much of 2006, but it will be committed to trying to serve the competing interests of sharply divided constituencies.

If it was to be credible and universal, the Treaty must not be used to impose restrictions on certain countries in order to serve the interests of other countries.

It considered that the reform of working methods should tend towards greater efficiency and serve the interests of everyone both countries from the north and those from the south.

In East Asia, American air and naval forces provide a check on China, but also serve one of China s strategic interests by keeping Japan from conducting an independent military policy.

The Palestinian Investment Fund, for example, was intended to serve the interests of the Palestinian population and was supposed to be transparent, accountable, and independent of the Palestinian political leadership.

I serve not what you serve

I serve not what you serve

Japan has played a unique role in world history. It was the first Asian country to encounter the forces of globalization, master them, and then make them serve its own interests.

When such rules are too lax, insiders face insufficient constraints on their ability to run the firm in ways that serve their private interests at the expense of outside, general investors.

The second point of convergence between Indian and Western interests is one that will probably get no public mention during Chirac s visit India can perhaps serve as a counterweight to China.

Only decisions achieved through the widest possible consensus can enjoy universal trust and support and serve the common and long term interests of all the States Members of the United Nations.