Vol. 8, No. 10

November 18, 2002

Cover Story
Bush's Winning Hand
The U.N. Trap?
Also in This Issue
  • The U.N. Trap? — William Kristol & Robert Kagan
  • America at war — Fred Barnes
  • Strong presidents — Jeffrey Bell

This issue assessed President Bush's political position following the midterm elections, with William Kristol and Robert Kagan examining potential pitfalls in U.S. engagement with the United Nations. The cover featured analysis of Bush's governing approach and Republican electoral prospects, while contributors including Fred Barnes, David Brooks, and others offered perspectives on themes ranging from American military strategy to Democratic challenges to economic policy under the Republican-controlled government.