Trading places: America and Europe in the Middle East

Article Abstract:

European powers like Britain and France were self-confident, interventionist, militaristic and prone to unilateral action for most of the past century in the Middle East, while the Americans were sympathetic to the locals, committed to compromise and strong supporters of international law and the United Nations. The case studies from Iran, Iraq, Algeria and Egypt show that the two sides have effectively traded places, as a result of their changing roles in the international system.

Europe, International relations

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Bush's Middle East vision

Article Abstract:

The Bush administration does have a Middle East vision based on more than domestic political considerations. America is determined to use its unprecedented power to reshape the Middle East by supporting America's friends in the region and opposing its enemies, as well as seeking to promote democracy.

Bush, George W., Foreign policy

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Winning the right war

Article Abstract:

The fallout and consequences of the Iraq war on terror is discusses and the reasons and difficulties for the U.S. to effectively succeed are analyzed.

Police Protection, Iraq, Terrorist Control, Security Mgmt-Kidnapping & Terrorism, Evaluation, International aspects, Military aspects, Military policy, Terrorism, Iraq War, 2003-

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