From this week, a new report put out by the President explains the way the way the administration would like to direct U.S. relations with other nations.
Some highlights are:
-Continuing the pre-emptive strike policy against threats to the U.S.
-The administration's harsh view on Iran and how it may pose the biggest challenge to the U.S.
-Bush's views on China and how they hold on to the "old ways of thinking and acting that exacerbate concerns throughout the region..."
What does everyone think of the report?
I am not sure I agree with the pre-emptive strike policy as it is worded by national security advisor Stephan Hadley:
Who determines if an attack will occur though? It seems like we've had so much flawed intelligence that we can't determine who is planning one. I wonder if this gives the administration carte blanche to use force on any entity they care to, using the reason of pre-emptive action as an explanation.
As for the China statement, does anyone think China will change their ways before China itself decides they want to change? Their behavior is described as the "old way", but perhaps this is the new reality we live in where China has the clout and size to act the way they want.
Any thoughts?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11856777/
Some highlights are:
-Continuing the pre-emptive strike policy against threats to the U.S.
-The administration's harsh view on Iran and how it may pose the biggest challenge to the U.S.
-Bush's views on China and how they hold on to the "old ways of thinking and acting that exacerbate concerns throughout the region..."
What does everyone think of the report?
I am not sure I agree with the pre-emptive strike policy as it is worded by national security advisor Stephan Hadley:
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| ..we do not rule out the use of force before attacks occur, even if uncertainty remains as to the time and place of the enemy’s attack. |
Who determines if an attack will occur though? It seems like we've had so much flawed intelligence that we can't determine who is planning one. I wonder if this gives the administration carte blanche to use force on any entity they care to, using the reason of pre-emptive action as an explanation.
As for the China statement, does anyone think China will change their ways before China itself decides they want to change? Their behavior is described as the "old way", but perhaps this is the new reality we live in where China has the clout and size to act the way they want.
Any thoughts?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11856777/
