President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo of the Philippines caused a stir last month by inviting American Special Forces to her country to fight the Muslim terrorist group known as Abu Sayyaf (Bearer of the Sword&). Left-wing Filipinos warned of a new Vietnam, and at least one senator accused Arroyo of treason. But Arroyo has withstood the criticism well in part because she has vowed that the Americans will stay no longer than six months. Full Story