Democratic values and foreign policy - Manila Times
Henry Kissinger asks, "what does support for democracy mean for the practical conduct of foreign policy? How does the United States promote such a diplomacy in the face of widespread international criticism that charges us at the same time with hegemonic power and missionary crusading spirit?"
Bush, Blair Discuss Sharon Plan; Future of Iraq in Press Conference - White House
This is the White House approved text of remarks by the President and United Kingdom Prime Minister Tony Blair from the Rose Garden.
President Bush Commends Israeli Prime Minister Sharon's Plan - White House
This is the White House released text of remarks by the President and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon at a White House.
Sharon Coup: U.S. Go-Ahead - New York Times
The New York Times' James Bennet offers some analysis of the Bush-Sharon meeting.
Making a Case for a Mission - New York Times
The New York Time's David Sanger offers some analysis of President Bush's news conference.
Press Conference of the President - White House Text
This is the White House released text of President Bush's press conference, from the East Room of the White House.
Bush to address media amid Iraq, terrorism scrutiny - CNN International
President Bush is scheduled to hold his first formal, prime-time news conference of the year Tuesday night, at a time when his policy in Iraq is under fire, his administration's pre-9/11 antiterrorism efforts are under scrutiny and the battle for the White House is heating up. The news conference is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. ET in the East Room of the White House.
President Bush, Egyptian President Mubarak Meet with Reporters - White House
Text of remarks by President Bush and President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt from Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, Texas.
Our Man in Cairo - Washington Post Editorial
The largest obstacle to President Bush's democracy initiative in the greater Middle East may be Hosni Mubarak, the president of Egypt. Mr. Mubarak, 75, is an unrepentant autocrat who has ruled his country under emergency law for 23 years; his repressive policies, including unrelenting persecution of Islamic political movements, have helped fuel al Qaeda, whose top leadership has included a number of Egyptians.
Walk Softly, But Carry a Big Stick - Newsweek
In his new book, Joseph Nye argues that the United States needs to rely less on its military might and more on 'soft power' tactics...By neglecting to use its "soft power"—focusing more on diplomatic efforts and on achieving the cooperation of allies—Nye warns that the United States risks not only losing popularity among allies, but losing ground in its war against terrorism.
