1.  Why is the U.S.
working out a plan with The Czech Republic to install a radar station in that
country?

2.  Why has the U.S., on
the condition that the Czech government gives its consent, offered to allow
Russia to monitor the radar installation?

3.  Why will most Czech
citizens probably be opposed to the U.S.'s offer to Russia?

4.  a) Who is Robert
Gates?
b)  Mr. Gates stressed that Russian presence at the Czech radar site
would only happen with the consent of the Czech government.  How did Czech Prime
Minister Mirek Toplolanek respond to the idea of Russian inspectors at the radar
site?

5.  Describe the reactions
of other Czech lawmakers to the suggestion of a Russian presence at the radar
site.

6.  How will Czechs who
had supported the radar station plan react to a Russian presence, according to
political analyst Jiri Pehe?

7.  a) How will Poland be
involved in the U.S.'s BMD proposal?
b)  How might plans be affected between
the U.S. and Poland with the election of a new government there this
week?
c)  Why does Mr. Pehe think that whatever Poland will do will have some
effect on Czech politicians?