Why America doesn't lead: foreign policy must flow from the top down, not the bottom up. (President Clinton's stand on foreign policy) (Editorial)

From: The Economist (US) | Date: April 30, 1994 | Copyright information

Pres Clinton has spent too little time on foreign policy issues and relies too heavily on the opinions of Congress and the American people. He should take a stronger leadership role in formulating and advocating the wise use of US military strength.

RICHARD NIXON made the point, even from the grave. His last book, "Beyond Peace", published this week, complains that America should have taken the lead in Bosnia. His America, he implies, would have done so. A succession of clear-eyed memos in the last years of his life told various presidents how to behave in the world. If these were not ...

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