Author: Stephen Zunes / Topic: Foreign Policy

Author:: Stephen Zunes
Publication Date:: 01-2007
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Foreign Policy In Focus
Abstract:: President George Bush gave his 2007 State of the Union address on January 23. While the speech covered many domestic issues, Bush also laid out his foreign policy approach to Iraq, Iran, terrorism, and democracy promotion. Excerpts from the president's speech are in italics; my comments follow.
Topic:: Foreign Policy, Government, and Terrorism
Political Geography:: Iraq, Iran, and Middle East

Author:: Stephen Zunes
Publication Date:: 09-2006
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Foreign Policy In Focus
Abstract:: President George W. Bush's address before the United Nations General Assembly on September 19 appeared to be designed for the domestic U.S. audience. Indeed, few of the foreign delegations or international journalists present could take seriously his rhetoric regarding the promotion of democracy in the Middle East, given the reality of U.S. policy in the region.
Topic:: Foreign Policy, Democratization, and United Nations
Political Geography:: United States

Author:: Stephen Zunes
Publication Date:: 02-2001
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Foreign Policy In Focus
Abstract:: There is a widespread assumption that resolution of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is extremely complex and that the U.S. has been and still is the best hope for peace. The reality, however, is just the opposite.
Topic:: Conflict Resolution, Foreign Policy, International Law, Peace Studies, and United Nations
Political Geography:: United States, Middle East, Israel, and Palestine

Author:: Stephen Zunes
Publication Date:: 01-2001
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Foreign Policy In Focus
Abstract:: Ten years after the Gulf War, U.S. policy toward Iraq continues to suffer from an overreliance on military solutions, an abuse of the United Nations and international law, and a disregard for the human suffering resulting from sanctions. Furthermore, Washington's actions have failed to dislodge Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein from power.
Topic:: Security, Foreign Policy, and Arms Control and Proliferation
Political Geography:: United States, Iraq, and Middle East

Author:: Stephen Zunes, Tom Barry, Martha Honey, and As'ad Abukhalil
Publication Date:: 02-2000
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Foreign Policy In Focus
Abstract:: U.S. involvement with Lebanon has extended over several decades. The Middle East was a key battleground during the cold war era, the legacy of which continues to this day. The U.S. sent combat troops into Lebanon in 1958 and again in 1982 to support unpopular right-wing presidents. The U.S. has largely supported Israeli attacks against Lebanon, furthering Lebanese resentment of the U.S. role in the region.
Topic:: International Relations and Foreign Policy
Political Geography:: United States, Middle East, and Lebanon

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