| BUSINESSWEEK ONLINE : JANUARY 29, 2001 ISSUE | |||||
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| INTERNATIONAL -- INT'L COVER STORY
The Agenda: Back to Realpolitik NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE Bush wants to build a system to protect the U.S. from warheads launched by a rogue state such as North Korea, or accidentally launched by Russia or China. STRENGTHENING ALLIANCES Bush wants to bolster relations with NATO and allies in the Pacific, such as Japan and South Korea. But some NATO allies may disagree with Bush on peacekeeping and missile defense. Tokyo may balk at a greater security role. And Seoul may oppose Bush's tougher line with Pyongyang. BIG POWERS Bush wants to focus on relations with key countries such as Russia and China, rather than wasting time on obscure hot spots like Haiti. Both Russia and China oppose missile defense. FREE TRADE Bush wants a free-trade agreement for the Americas. But he needs fast-track authority from Congress, which he won't get without concessions on labor and environmental protection. Data: BusinessWeek _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ |
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