The George W. Bush Foreign Policy Reader:: Presidential Speeches with Commentary

ISBN-13: 9780765615572 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 336 str.

George W. Bush; John W. Dietrich

Opis

Supporters and critics of George W. Bush agree that the foreign policy of his administration has made a significant break with precedent and that its effects will be felt for decades to come. This carefully edited collection assembles the president's most important policy statement on issues including the war on terrorism; Iraq; global warming; and relations with countries in Europe, Asia, Latin American, Africa, and the Middle East. Each topical chapter opens with an original essay providing background history and information, tracing Bush's policy choices, and highlighting key policy debates. The book presents a balanced portrait of the 43rd president's actions and motivations, so that readers can reach their own judgments on this administration's policies and their implications for future U.S. policy.

Spis treści

Preface; 1. Bush and the World of 2000; 1.1 A Period of Consequences; 1.2 A Distinctly American Internationalism; 1.3 Future Nuclear Arms Policy; 1.4 Century of the Americas; Questions to Discuss; 2. The War on Terrorism; 2.1 Declaring a War on Terrorism; 2.2 President Bush Speaks to the U.N.; 2.3 2002 State of the Union Address; 2.4 Graduation Speech at West Point; Questions to Discuss; 3. Iraq; 3.1 Remarks at the United Nations; 3.2 Bush Outlines Iraqi Threat; 3.3 Major Combat Operations Ended; 3.4 Iraq's Future; 3.5 Steps to Help Iraq Achieve Democracy; Questions to Discuss; 4. Global Security Issues; 4.1 Speaking to the Citadel Cadets; 4.2 Troop Redeployment; 4.3 National Missile Defense; 4.4 ABM Treaty; 4.5 Countering the Threat of WMD; Questions to Discuss; 5. Global Issues; 5.1 Global Climate Change; 5.2 Global Climate Initiatives; 5.3 The U.N.'s Global Role; 5.4 Three Pillars of Peace and Security; Questions to Discuss; 6. Europe and Russia; 6.1 Future of Europe; 6.2 German Support Against Terror; 6.3 Historic NATO Summit; 6.4 Remarks to the People of Poland; Questions to Discuss; 7. Relations with Asian Powers; 7.1 U.S., China Stand Against Terrorism; 7.2 Bush Speaks at Tsinghua University; 7.3 Welcoming Premier Wen of China; 7.4 Welcoming Koizumi of Japan; 7.5 Unity Between the U.S. and Japan; Questions to Discuss; 8. Middle East Peace and Reform; 8.1 Sending Secretary Powell to Middle East; 8.2 New Palestinian Leadership; 8.3 Bush Commends Sharon's Plan; 8.4 Freedom in Iraq and Middle East; Questions to Discuss; 9. Latin America and Africa; 9.1 Summit of the Americas; 9.2 U.S. Economic Ties with Africa; 9.3 New Conditioned Aid for Development; 9.4 A Vision of Africa; 9.5 Fighting Global HIV/AIDS; 9.6 Agenda for U.S.-African Relations; Questions to Discuss; Notes; Index

O autorze

John W. Dietrich is Assistant Professor at Bryant University in Rhode Island. He earned a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University. His research has focused on U.S. foreign policy-making, security issues, and U.S. human rights policy.