ANALYSIS    AIR DATE: May 1, 1996  Anarchy's Children   Drugged
and armed 12 year olds rule Monrovia's streets in a civil war
that has destroyed Liberia. Charlayne Hunter-Gault explores the
history of relations between Liberia and the United States. She
then examines the causes and possible solutions of the current
strife with three African experts.  Anarchy's Children
CHARLAYNE HUNTER-GAULT: We get three perspectives on the war in
Liberia now. Herman Cohen was assistant secretary of state for
African affairs in the Bush administration. He is now a senior
adviser with the Global Coalition for Africa.  Reed Kramer is
president and managing editor of "African News Service" and a
veteran Africa watcher.  And Rep. Donald Payne, Democrat of New
Jersey, is chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus and a
member of an Africa subcommittee of the House International
Relations Committee. Gentlemen, thank you for joining us. And
starting with you, Mr. Payne, how do you read the situation in
Liberia today?  REP. DONALD