Analysts say a key question is whether Russia will continue to insist missile defense be linked to the conclusion of an arms-control agreement.

VOA: standard.2009.07.15

Professor Bacevich says the key U.S.goal could be achieved without the nation-building aspect of the plan.

VOA: standard.2009.03.27

Mr.Hatoyama said Tokyo's relationship with the United States will be a "key pillar" of his policies.

VOA: standard.2009.09.23

(Speaking in French) But Besson said immigration is also a key element of the debate and French should not be afraid to discuss it.

VOA: standard.2009.12.30

National flags across India will be flown at half-staff Friday to mourn the death of the chief minister of the key southern state of Andhra Pradesh.

VOA: standard.2009.09.03

Saying the difference between a sharp recession and a depression is a loss of faith, economist Mark Zandi said a restoration of confidence will be key to recovery.

VOA: standard.2009.03.10

Insurance companies would no longer be allowed to deny health coverage based on pre-existing medical conditions a key point of weakness in and public anger with the current system.

VOA: standard.2009.07.21

U.S.officials hope it can be convened before key big-power discussions of the Iranian nuclear issue begin in New York during the third week of this month, on the sidelines of the U.N.General Assembly session.

VOA: standard.2009.09.11

In nearby Saudi Arabia, which is an important player as well as a key moral force in the Arab and Islamic world, there appeared to be a quiet sense of enjoyment over the news.

VOA: standard.2009.10.09

Clinton said the two countries, which had frosty relations during the Cold War era and beyond, still differ on some key issues but that their new partnership has the potential to be a "signature accomplishment" of the two governments.

VOA: standard.2009.07.20