This is the lengthy essay carrying Colin Powell's name which appears in the January/February 2004 issue of journal Foreign Affairs. It is surreal, making assertions that are contradicted by the facts.
Summary: Pundits claim that U.S. foreign policy is too focused on unilateral preemption. But George W. Bush's vision -- enshrined in his 2002 National Security Strategy -- is far broader and deeper than that. The president has promoted bold and effective policies to combat terrorism, intervened decisively to prevent regional conflicts, and embraced other major powers such as Russia, China, and India. Above all, he has committed the United States to a strategy of partnerships, which affirms the vital role of international alliances while advancing American interests and principles.
Do you suppose this is the sort of thing which occurs when one has an overactive prostate?
A sharp dissection of the article is made in this piece from the Miami Herald. Powell's Paean
Posted by Donald Douglas at January 14, 2004 10:51 AM | TrackBack