Slow track to democracy

Article Abstract:

The hand-over of sovereignty from the Coalition Provisional Authority to Iraqi Government on June 30 2004 is unlikely to bring about any serious change in the life and times of either the American forces or the Iraqi people. Plans of a swift victory by the American forces and the early replacement of despotism by democracy by the Iraqis have been waylaid by continued insurgency and it is expected that it will be winter of 2004 and beyond before working ministries are established to manage government functions.

Iraq, Military aspects, United States foreign relations, Iraqi foreign relations, Iraq War, 2003-

---

A Kerry presidency: Democratic nominee shares his views of defense

Article Abstract:

Sen. John Kerry, a democratic nominee for the 21 January 2004 Presidential election addressed the U.S. military by saying that he wanted to introduce a bigger budget for the Army, better weaponry, and more protective gear for the troops. He states that he has more experience, more training and more readiness to deal with the security issues facing America as compared to his opponent, George W. Bush.

International politics, National Security, Defense Administration & Finance, Presidential candidates, Military policy, Defense spending, Defence spending, Kerry, John F.

---

Much ado about QDR: Quadrennial Defense Review triggers great anxiety, little change

Article Abstract:

Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) in February 6, 2006 would be recommending changes in their indispensability of their program to the US national security. A National Defense Panel complained that the QDR was shortsighted and failed to set priorities and connect the strategy to programs and budgets.

Evaluation, National security, Strategic aspects, Quadrennial Defense Review

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Iran under a new president: Heading where? Assad's dangerous gambit
• Abstracts: An introduction to biometrics. Strategic dimensions of international telecoms
• Abstracts: Missile protection for commercial airlines debated. Ballistic missile defense
• Abstracts: Help wanted: Chieftain with a proven record. New defense chief sparks public debate. The oIslamisationo of Gaza: An Explosive tinderbox
• Abstracts: Flight-test worries. Operation Unified Assistance. Sea Basing

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.