A Western woman watches a television

BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Western woman watches a television broadcast of a speech by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad (C) on the second day of the APEC CEO Summit at the Shangri-La hotel in Bangkok, 20 October 2003. The outgoing Malaysian leader 20 October warned the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum is in danger of turning into a security grouping as the United States pushes for a greater military role in the region.

 AFP PHOTO/Adek BERRY (Photo credit should read ADEK BERRY/AFP/Getty Images)