Foreign Policy in Focus articles from July 2001

Foreign Policy in Focus archives from July 2001

Libya: More Balance Needed--.
July 2, 2001... Key Points * The U.S. has maintained a hostile relationship toward the Libyan regime of Muammar Qaddafi for over two decades, including a series of military confrontations in the 1980s. * Qaddafi's repression at home, anti-Western...

Problems with Current U.S. Policy.
July 2, 2001... Key Problems * Military attacks against Libya have led to civilian deaths, have violated international law, and have strengthened Qaddafi's standing in Libya and the international community. * Washington's opposition to political...

Toward a New Foreign Policy.
July 2, 2001... Key Recommendations * The U.S. should significantly ease sanctions against Libya as a means of encouraging a more pluralistic society and responsible foreign policy. * The U.S. should promote arms control throughout North Africa and...

G8 and Global Governance.
July 9, 2001... Key Points * The G8/G7, has situated itself at the center of global governance. * G8 is beset with concerns about its representation and legitimacy. * The G8/G7 exercises tremendous influence over the multilateral institutions of...

Andean Regional Initiative: A Policy Fated to Fail.
July 16, 2001... Volume 6, Number 29 July 2001 Key Points * The U.S. is engaged in a costly military endeavor with no clear exit strategy. * The Andean Regional Initiative is not likely to have a significant impact on the drug trade but will...

Nuclear Proliferation in South Asia: U.S. Policy Challenges.
July 23, 2001... Key Points * U.S. nonproliferation policy faces major challenges in South Asia, as India and Pakistan threaten to deploy deliverable nuclear arsenals. * Incoherent U.S. nonproliferation policies and inappropriate influence strategies...

Problems with Current U.S. Policy.
July 23, 2001... Key Problems * Current trends indicate that U.S. nonproliferation objectives in South Asia will remain secondary to other perceived political, strategic, and commercial goals. * Should the Bush administration continue to pursue...

Toward a New Foreign Policy.
July 23, 2001... Key Recommendations * The Bush administration can curb and reverse nuclear proliferation in South Asia only if it pursues a coherent nonproliferation policy and effective influence strategies. * India and Pakistan must be prevented...

Establishing Normal Trade Relations with Vietnam & Laos--.
July 30, 2001... Key Points * Congressional ratification of the bilateral trade agreements with Vietnam and Laos will complete the long-delayed normalization process with these two former U.S. enemies. * Bilateral trade agreements are part of standard...

Problems with Current U.S. Policy.
July 30, 2001... Key Problems * Opposition to both the Vietnamese and Lao agreements has centered on human rights issues with no direct connection to trade. * A small number of members of Congress have been able to hold trade agreements hostage to a...

Toward a New Foreign Policy.
July 30, 2001... Key Recommendations * Congress should pass the U.S.-Vietnam and U.S.-Lao bilateral trade agreements without delay and without additional conditions. * The U.S., in collaboration with other countries, should work cooperatively with the...