The present pales, however, when compared with the nation's preoccupation with its past. The former Republican senator, who served as secretary of defense in a democratic administration, outlines the principles that can serve to guide today's policymakers to choose a bipartisan course of cooperation. The Democratic senator from Massachusetts lays out three fundamental realities that will guide the next president's foreign policy. Building on those realities, Kerry proposes an agenda for moving forward together. The Republican senator from Nebraska argues that contemporary challenges may seem unique, but U.S. leadership continues to be indispensable to the world.
History can provide valuable lessons.
Bush has some key choices to make early in his presidency that will help shape the foreign policy coalition-building process. The Opportunity is Real Alton Frye Basic political alignments favor a period of cross-party accommodation and productive governance. Yet lurking underneath optimistic post-election rhetoric is the potential to revert to form, with each party eyeing the 2002 elections as a chance to bolster its power. How to Forge Ahead Lee H. Hamilton Developing a bipartisan foreign policy will not be easy. Bush must take charge of U.S. foreign policy and take advantage of congressional strengths to build on areas of broad agreement and reduce friction on contentious issues.