We will use the best evidence available to determine whether a state can meet a few key benchmarks for reform.

VOA: special.2009.07.30

"One of the absolutely key, most important variables as to whether or not a forest survives and continues is whether local people monitor each other and its use.

VOA: special.2009.10.16

The big question is whether aid groups will actually be able to make this happen or will they end up re-pocketing the funds for use elsewhere.

VOA: standard.2010.06.17

One choice Mr.Obama faces is whether to send more troops to Afghanistan to prevent the Taliban from regaining control, or to use special forces and unmanned spy planes to target al-Qaida in Pakistan.

VOA: standard.2009.10.01

Mr.Obama is considering whether to send more troops to Afghanistan to prevent the Taliban from again taking control of the country or to use special forces and unmanned spy planes to target al-Qaida in Pakistan.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

"We are going to determine how much food and other products of daily use are needed, whether an international crew is compatible, how people of different cultures, of different training can find common language and work on performing their tasks."

VOA: standard.2010.06.02