Certain basic
principles of the Bush team 's
diplomatic policy can be somewhat gauged now from its first 60 days in office.
The intention to preserve U.S. status as the single only superpower through
diplomatic efforts is revealed in the following aspects. The Bush Administration advocates a pragmatic foreign policy focused on security interests in the pursuit of state goals without discarding hegemonic intervention in international life. It calls for a position of strength in external affairs, asserting that the world is in need of U.S. clout and that peace comes from an iron fist. It has not only taken over from its predecessor the moves to turn the U.S. army into the strongest force on earth through military buildup but gone a step further in many fields. Blaming the Clinton Administration for the alleged negligence of allies, it aims at closer teamwork with allies and democratic partners. While paying attention to ties with Moscow and Beijing for retaining stability and momentum, its seeks to get tougher with the two capitals on certain issues at the same time. It also gives priority to expansion of links with nations in the Western hemisphere. This said though, a number of variables remain in this foreign policy and readjustments are likely in these
principles listed above. yet, overall, drastic changes are not in sight.