43rd President of USA

Monday, October 26, 2009

George W. Bush - Foreign Policy and Affairs

At the beginning of his presidency, George Bush mainly focused on domestic issues. After September 11, 2001, Bush's priorities shifted to more foreign affairs. The World Trade Center Terrorist Attacks greatly wounded the nation and Bush comforted the people saying,
"I can hear you. The rest of the world hears you. And the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon".  
The United States earned the sympathy of many nations and supported Bush on his declaration of War on Terrorism. The president struggled to capture Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and inferior leaders, leading America into the Afghanistan War and the Iraq War. This became known as the Bush Doctrine. The Bush doctrine gives the United States the right to secure itself against countries that harbor and or give aid to terrorist groups. US Troops overthrew the Aghanistan Taliban regime and provoked democracy in Iraq, but never captured Osama bin Laden, who escaped.

George Bush claims that his main goal is to keep the peace, an element that is earned. To him, the foundation of peace is a strong, capable, and modern American military. He is observed to make frequent use of the US forces to achieve as his morals urge him to. Bush claims however that it is only when the US or it allies are threatened, and if he can win and exit. His foreign policies are done "with a touch of iron driven by American interests and values". He wants to build peace, which calls for strong alliances, expansion of trade, and confident diplomacy. Bush uses his his military to ensure freedom, which is one of his biggest priorities

The President believes that America should act as the leader as a country whose values are freedom, justice, and equality. Leading with humility but projecting great strength, America should empower other countries to help them become great nations. However, Bush has a certain preference for democratic countries than for the those with dictators. He refuses to shake the hand of Fidel Castro, pledging to ensure freedom in Cuba by keeping authority. He however welcomes Latin American democracies, promising to be a friend to them. During Bush's presidency, the United States improved relations with other nations, including Russia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel, India, Panama, etc. Bush was criticized on many things but for his relations with other countries especially as the United Nations leader, he was praised.

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