Rights advocates question Bush's approach

Article Abstract:

President Bush's global democracy campaign shows big differences between his approach and the policies pushed by human rights since his democracy plan has no mention of human rights. These rights carry a precise definition in international law and so human-right activists disapprove the president's consistency and commitment.

International Affairs, Human Rights, Social policy, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Human rights workers, Human rights activists

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If at first....

Article Abstract:

The initial success of George Bush administration's global democracy campaign should not be overblown. It is suggested that participating in international economic engagement can lead to the kind of openness and transparency and institution-building that is consistent with democratic reform.

International politics, Democracy, Foreign policy

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Paying the bills

Article Abstract:

The US President George Bush's administration is not matching the rhetoric on democracy with its funding programs. The mixture of criticism, self-criticism and praise is heard from administration critics on Bush's administration.

Political aspects, Domestic policy, Government aid, Government funding

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