Describes international affairs and political problems after the second World War noting the failures of the Council of Foreign Ministers in London (1945), France (1946), New York (1946), Moscow (1947) and London (1947). Discusses political warfare between Russia and European countries (1948), including problems in Middle East and Korean War (1950). Outlines structure and purpose of NATO (1949), SEATO (1954), the European Economic Community (Common Market) in 1957, the European Investment Bank and Free Trade Association (1959). The function and qualifications of diplomatic corps is considered with emphasis on diplomatic incidents and problems. [TAIC]