March 10, 2003

This issue examined President George W. Bush's historical worldview through James W. Ceaser's analysis of his theory of history. The cover also featured Stephen F. Hayes reporting on Saddam Hussein's victims and the human costs of the Iraqi regime, presenting personal accounts that underscored the humanitarian justifications for potential military intervention. The issue explored both the intellectual framework guiding Bush administration policy and the brutal realities of life under Saddam's rule.