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Case Code: CLIBE020
Case Length: 3 pages 
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Pub Date: 2005
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Subject :Business Environment
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The 'New'Bush Government *

 

ABSTRACT

The caselet explains the US foreign policy and the expectations from the new Bush Government. It describes the reasons for the increased criticism against the US foreign policy. The caselet also looks at President Bush's attempts to promote global cooperation in foreign policy matters by initiating a war on terrorism, promoting democracy, etc.
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Issues:

  • Concern of the new government in the US.
  • Reasons for replacement of staff in the government.
  • Analysts'opinions about the government.
  • Washington imposing trade sanctions against Canadian products.
Introduction
US foreign policy which seems to be intrusive and interventionist has become a matter of interest/concern to many especially after Bush's reelection as the president of the US. He Recent US foreign policy moves have caused resentment and apprehension among many countries.

According to many analysts, the Bush administration's Middle-East policy has contributed to regional instability in the Middle East. Whether policy towards countries like Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel-Palestine, North Korea and Iran is confrontational or of a conciliatory nature, are key indicators of US foreign policy....
Questions
1. President Bush has emphasized the need to promote global cooperation on foreign policy matters after his re-election. What likely changes and developments are there likely to be in the foreign policy of the USA during Bush's second term?

2. Why is it necessary for America to improve its relationship with its neighboring countries? Does a good relationship with neighboring countries give rise to any economic benefits?

Keywords

US foreign policy, the new Bush government, Secretary of State, Cato Institute, budget deficit, global cooperation, continental missile defense system, trade sanctions, multilateral international relations, NATO, unilateral foreign policies



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