Rumsfeld Reconsidered: An Ideologue in Moderate’s Clothing
The Rumsfeld Commission report is, at its core, a landmark in political spin control, not a landmark in objective analysis of the threats facing our nation.
The Military Budget Under Bush: Early Warning Signs
Given the situation in Washington, how fast will the military budget continue to rise in the administration of George W. Bush?
U.S. Policy Must Be Sensitive to Ukraine’s Balancing Act
A wise U.S. foreign policy would be one that is sensitive to Ukraineâs function as a bridge between Russia and the Western military alliance.
Military Contractors Spent Freely To Influence 2000 Election, Future Policy
U.S. defense contractors were full participants in the last election cycle
The Bush Administration and Human Rights
Many see self-interest behind U.S. claims to be upholding high moral principles, and they also see hypocrisy in the U.S. government’s reluctance to be bound by the same instruments it is so ready to apply to others.
Paternal Legacies
Even other Persian Gulf countries have moderated their positions toward Saddam in light of his ostentatious and highly popular condemnation of Israel’s violent retaliation against the new Palestinian Intifada.
Bush’s Foreign Policy in Latin America: Colombia and U.S. Drug Policy
While Latin America may be off the maps of key political pundits, the Bush administration faces immediate and extremely important policy challenges that will shape U.S.-Latin American relations over the course of President Bush’s tenure in the White House
Africa: Off the Agenda?
Will Africa be âoff the agendaâ of a Bush administration?
Beating About the Bush
For those who see George W. Bush as a dummy, the question is, who are his ventriloquists?
The Coming Apathy: Africa Policy Under a Bush Administration
A Bush presidency portends a return to the blatantly anti-African policies of the Reagan-Bush years, characterized by a general disregard for black people and a perception of Africa as a social welfare case.
President George W. Bush and the “Other” Europe
Bush and his East-European ties
Republican Rule and the IFIs
The U.S. has a long history, spanning both Republican and Democratic administrations, of advocating openness and accountability at the IFIs.
Bush’s Middle East Policy: Look to his Advisers
There is little in the above record to suggest a major departure in Middle East policy when Bush takes office in January.
Bush’s Nuclear Doctrine: From MAD to NUTS?
Foreign policy issues were mostly an afterthought during the 2000 presidential campaign, and they continue to take a back seat in President-elect George W. Bushs discussions of the priorities of his incoming administration.
The Bush Administration: What Can We Expect for the Pentagon?
An analysis of defense under Bush, in light of the new defense secretary nominee.