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Muses that while President George Bush loves the motion and intrigue of foreign affairs, on the domestic front he is a reluctant soldier, appearing to be trapped by fears of political repercussions and an unwillingness to alienate key constituencies. Leave it to Dick and John; A tree grows in Spokane. INSET: Engaged abroad distracted at home..

States that while President George Bush's popularity is flagging, leaders of the industrial democracies would like to rally to Bush but they're in such deep political trouble themselves. A season of discontent has settled upon the world's leading democracies; Great Britain's battle against Labor; France's demand for a new election; German reunification stirring up anger; Japan's growing scandals and slowing economy; Presidential candidate Patrick Buchanan's strategy.

Discusses how the Middle East scorns what President George Bush now calls the `new history'--pacifism and disarmament--a history that must be forced onto this stubborn, dangerous neighborhood. It is far too late to introduce a new nation between Israel and Jordan. What Israeli-Palestinian peace must include; The part Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir must play to achieve peace; An uneasy standoff in Syrian-Israeli relations; The deadly choice Arab nations made in 1948.

States that United States President George Bush will visit Kuwait, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Greece, Turkey, the Soviet Union, Australia and Japan this year.

Details the relationship between United States President George Bush and former President Richard Nixon, one that has flowered over the past six months through telephone calls and lengthy letters on Bush's policy toward China after the Tiananmen Square massacre and on Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Advice on Kuwait; Mutual experiences; Sharing a hard-headed, pragmatic view of international affairs.

Reports that United States President George Bush's upcoming state-of-the-union speech is expected to be short, and to focus on matters abroad.