| ID | 158010 |
| Title Proper | Case for Bush revisionism |
| Other Title Information | reevaluating the legacy of America’s 43rd president |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Brands, Hal ; Feaver, Peter |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article reassesses the foreign policy legacy of George W. Bush in light of the emerging historical record of his administration. We conclude that, whereas Bush’s foreign policy was in widespread disrepute when he left office in 2009, that reputation is likely to improve – perhaps significantly – in the coming years. We identify six particular arguments that lend credence to an emerging ‘Bush revisionism.’ To be clear, we do not necessarily argue that the balance sheet on Bush’s foreign policy was positive, but the arguments presented here are likely to generate a more sympathetic and favorable historical assessment of Bush’s presidency over time. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 41, No.1-2; Feb 2018: p.234-274 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol: 41 No 1-2 |
| Key Words | Iraq ; Afghanistan ; War on Terror ; George W. Bush ; US Foreign Policy |