One intriguing measure of Medan's changeable character is the visible presence of the Pancasila Youth, a mass organization linked to the government.

CNN: MEDAN'S MADNESS

It is noteworthy, for example, that the Soviets have expressed no interest in seeking a fundamental change in the character of the Iraqi regime, let alone the destruction of its stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction two goals increasingly viewed by Washington as essential direct or indirect consequences of any satisfactory resolution of this crisis.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Scorecard For Moscow��s ��Double Game�� In Iraq

It is noteworthy, for example, that the Soviets have expressed no interest in seeking a fundamental change in the character of the Iraqi regime, let alone the destruction of its stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction -- two goals increasingly viewed by Washington as essential direct or indirect consequences of any satisfactory resolution of this crisis.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Scorecard For Moscow's 'Double Game' In Iraq