Behind the scenes, however, there have been some active goings-on: if Mr Beilin's party is able to form Israel's next government, a document containing the basic ingredients of a final agreement will be at its disposal.

ECONOMIST: Peacemakers 2

The coalition also pressed--unsuccessfully--for the Cliffords to sign a confidentiality agreement as a condition of document exchange.

FORBES: Charity Gag Case Goes Away

By late 2004, Georgia was getting closer to a deal with Russia and a no-use-of-force agreement with Abkhazia, but neither document was signed.

ECONOMIST: Georgia, Abkhazia and Russia