West led the club ace but faced a problem at the second trick.

But the West faces a bigger decision now on what kind of regime or regimes it wants to see emerge in the Soviet Union.

Or, perhaps, it might also weaken deterrence, since the West would then face superior Soviet conventional forces.

The West as a whole, and not just Europe, faces a double political challenge from religion today.

But the West faces a policy choice that goes beyond cliches.

Throughout the trial, the West may also face questions about its long temporizing with him.

But West led the diamond ace and, at the second trick, faced the moment of truth.

The West itself faces a problem about Soviet nationalism.

For now, the Wests are facing some grim choices.

The West will face some difficult decisions if Mr Gorbachev really does make a dash for economic freedom.