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One man went to war.

Authors :
Kampfner, John
Source :
New Statesman. 9/22/2003, Vol. 132 Issue 4656, p20-21. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Discusses how Prime Minister Tony Blair decided to commit Great Britain to support the United States in its invasion of Iraq. Mention of Blair's foreign policy views since 1994 when he became Labour Party leader; His interest in diplomacy and the meetings organized by Jonathan Powell that promoted the view that relations with the U.S. should be the foundation of foreign policy; The challenge of handling the George W. Bush administration; Impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks; How the January 2002 State of the Union speech of U.S. President Bush affected Blair's confidence; The role of a resolution in the United Nations in securing Blair's commitment to war.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13647431
Volume :
132
Issue :
4656
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Statesman
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
10913790