It was an achievement worthy of Mahatma Gandhi, conducted with the shrewdness of a lawyer and the idealism of a saint.

Involving scientists from Brčko District in international courses is only sporadic, more a consequence of personal initiative and a person's own connection with scientific institutions and the shrewdness of the most energetic ones to remain in the scientific circles when it becomes possible to adopt a systematic solution.

Nevertheless, drawing Libya deeper into international discourse, despite the possibility of roadblocks along the way, is a strategic decision that, now that it has been taken, the West must pursue with patience, perseverance, and constant nurturing. In that process, underestimating Libyan diplomacy, shrewdness and negotiating skills is the folly of the ignorant.

This shrewdness not only keeps opponents off balance it also undercuts the relevance of US security assurances to allies and the value of building countervailing strategic partnerships in Asia. In fact, by camouflaging offense as defense, China casts the burden of starting a war on an opponent, while it seeks to lay the foundation brick by brick of a hegemonic Middle Kingdom.