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Should the United States rely more heavily on multilateral institutions like the United Nations in conducting foreign policy?

Article Abstract:

Debate is increasing over US foreign policy and the country's relationship with multinational institutions such as the UN. Many see the US as one of the last remaining superpowers, obligated to play a leadership role in multinational agencies for the good of the US and the rest of the world. These people want to see the US adopt a strategy of assertive multilateralism. Others see cooperation with the UN leading to less flexibility for the US. Even with veto power over UN military involvement, they worry that the US will be forced to enter into disputes that are not the country's problem simply out of diplomatic courtesy.

Analysis, International aspects, Military aspects, United Nations, International agencies, International organizations, Military assistance, American, American military assistance

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Cheers and jeers

Article Abstract:

The protests at the Columbus, Ohio, town meeting against using military action in the crisis with Iraq were a public relations disaster for the Clinton administration. They also raised uncomfortable questions about the wisdom of public debates on foreign policy. The debacle of the Vietnam War created the need to convince the public that a particular foreign policy is in their best interests.

United States, Demonstrations and protests, United States foreign relations, Public opinion, International relations, Iraq, Iraqi foreign relations, Columbus, Ohio

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