diplomatic effort

But that will require the kind of diplomatic effort that this Administration has been reluctant to pursue.

European leaders promised to help with more troops and trainings in Afganistan as well as with the diplomatic effort.

However, the diplomatic effort is tempered by growing pessimism within China at the prospects for an international climate deal.

This would combine more troops and aid with a more intense regional diplomatic effort.

The whole direction of America's military and diplomatic effort is toward an exit strategy, whereas the Chinese hope to stay and profit.

That means a comprehensive diplomatic effort from all the countries involved - backed by firm resolve.

But it should also invest diplomatic effort in helping Beijing align itself with the pact's goals and standards.

Nor, however, could he accept the group's recommendation to begin to withdraw troops and launch "a robust diplomatic effort" .

Would pursue diplomatic effort to reach a comprehensive compact on the stability of Iraq and the region, including Iran and Syria.

Consider Darfur, where I've put considerable diplomatic effort during my first year as Secretary-General.

But whether other nations will value Mr. Kan's latest diplomatic effort isn't clear.

officials say there's still reason to continue the diplomatic effort.

China will spare no (diplomatic) effort to prevent Mr. Chen from being granted political asylum.