Albright called for the creation of a mechanism to coordinate between various branches of the U.S. government to focus on early warning when the first signs of a problem happen. The mechanism should be backed by $250 million annually to finance special projects in countries at risk. “This modest fund would give U.S. diplomats a potentially pivotal tool with which to avert catastrophe,” Albright said. “We believe that President-elect Obama will support it, " Cohen said about his panel’s recommendation for the $250 million fund.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/615382