Highly criticized among the international community for what have been considered unilateral interventionist policies, President George W. Bush's foreign policy agenda seeks to protect U.S. interests in the wake of 9-11.
Timeline
- September 11, 2001: 9-11 attacks
- October 7, 2001: Beginning of Afghanistan War
- October 26, 2001: Patriot Act signed into law
- December 14, 2001: U.S. withdraws from Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
- March 19, 2003: Beginning of Iraq War
Downing Street Memo
In 2002, a confidential document intended for then British Prime Minister Tony Blair was accidentally leaked. The memo discussed U.S. plans to overthrow Saddam Hussein by force. It described President Bush as intent upon going to war with Iraq despite a lack of legal justification.Times Online: The secret Downing Street memo
Bush Foreign Policy Background
- BBC News: Analysis: Bush's foreign policy (2001)
Bush Foreign Policy Satire and Humor
The Daily Show: Bush's Mideast Round-Up
The Onion: Bush On North Korea: 'We Must Invade Iraq' (2003)
What should the punishment be for Muntadhar al-Zeidi, who threw his shoes at President Bush yesterday?(29 Answers)
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The smartest thing would be to either let him go or a slap on the wrist. Then point out that because it was George Bush and not the ...
Is the business world better or worse since Barack Obama became President?(1 Answer)
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Barck Obama inherited the worst economy and highest federal deficits of any US president. However, since taking office, this administration has added as much federal deficit of all ...
What are Sarah Palin's foreign policy views?(1 Answer)
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The following is a good intro to her FP views. http://www.ontheissues.org/Governor/Sarah_Palin_Foreign_Policy.htm
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Fast Facts
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George Bush Assume office on January 20, 2001
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