President and Prime Minister Blair Discuss Iraq, Middle East - White House
This is the official transcript of a news conference at the White House today with President Bush and Prime Minister Blair, many of the questions posed by the press had to do with Yasser Arafat's death and prospects for peace in the Middle East. The two leaders expressed optimism that new Palestinian leadership will provide new opportunities for a peace agreement.
Casting a Vote for Peace - New York Times
What role can the U.S. play in brokering Mideast peace? Former President Jimmy Carter has some thoughts on that question.
The Road From Here - New York Times
King Abdullah, of Jordan, offers his thoughts, also encouraging the U.S. to take an active role in seeking Mideast peace.
Democracy is not Coca-Cola - People's Daily
President Bush has made the promotion of democracy a primary goal of American foreign policy. This writer suggests that democracy cannot maintain the same flavor when it is grafted to other countries with artificial modifications.
Web of Influence - Foreign Policy
Dan Drezner and Henry Farrell take a look at the role of blogs in foreign policy. Yes, blogs.
