Democrats pass slew of Bills in 100-hour blitz
But real challenge is turning Bills into law, given White House opposition.
THE Democrat Party took charge of Congress earlier this month with
United States
US makes allies of Arab Sunni states to counter Iran
NEWS ANALYSIS
US SECRETARY of State Condoleezza Rice has, in recent days, been hopping from one Middle East capital to the next seeking
US lawmakers attack plan to send more troops to Iraq
Major confrontation over Bush’s plan looms as both Democrats and Republicans oppose it.
THE Bush administration’s plan to send more troops to Iraq
Bush ups troop level to salvage Iraq mission
In a tactical shift, he defies Democrats and advisory panel; raises troop strength by over 20,000.
US PRESIDENT George W. Bush yesterday announced
Bush to unveil new Iraq strategy
GLOBAL AGENDA
Jan 8 - 14
WORLD
WHAT IT IS
US PRESIDENT George W. Bush will announce a new Iraq strategy, most likely on Wednesday.
The options
Democrats flex muscle to mark their return
THE Democrats are back.
Taking charge of House and Senate for the first time since 1994, they flexed their new-found muscle immediately by
Go ‘soft’ to turn tide against Islamic extremism
ASIA INTERVIEW
Military might alone is not enough, says Harvard professor.
“SOFT power” will be more important than ever to defeat Islamic extremism in
Balancing soft and hard power in a changing world
ASIA INTERVIEW
Why is the Bush administration so effective when it comes to hard power, but not soft power?
They have overdone the use
Bush at a critical juncture on Iraq
He has to decide whether to send more soldiers despite reservations from his generals.
THE buck stops here. President George W. Bush made
Democrats on Asia: Bluster or real change?
UPFRONT
THE new year will see a handful of seasoned Democrats championing democracy, human rights and protectionism, shaping congressional opinion on Asia. China,
It’s law – US can ship nuclear fuel to India
The signing – a major policy victory for Bush – will cement the US strategic partnership with India.
PRESIDENT George W. Bush yesterday
US wants clear progress from N. Korea
SIX-PARTY NUCLEAR TALKS: ROUND SIX
Reports say limited deal may be best bet, but mistrust remains.
AFTER 13 months of diploma tic stalemate,