FACING REALITY.

IRAQ War, 2003-2011; UNITED States military relations; MILITARY occupation; INTERNATIONAL cooperation; UNITED Nations & Armed Forces; UNITED States politics & government, 2001-2009

INDIAReport Available; PAKISTANReport Available; GERMANYReport Available; TURKEYReport Available

Focuses on the United States strategy in Iraq and the war on terrorism, in light of the second anniversary of September 11, 2001. Effort of U.S. President George W. Bush to direct a peaceful settlement between Palestinians and Israelis in the Middle East; U.S. foreign policy in promoting democracy in Iraq; The continuing issue of suicide bombings; Discussion of how the Bush administration will try to internationalize Iraq's reconstruction; Role of the United Nations in securing troops from India, Pakistan and Turkey; Nature of the political control over the reconstruction project; Outlook for contribution of money and troops from France and Germany.