In the stream of history : shaping foreign policy for a new era / Warren Christopher.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Christopher, Warren, 1925-2011.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--Foreign relations--1993-.

United States.

International relations.

United States--Foreign relations administration.

Foreign relations administration.

Physical Description:

xvii, 586 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Stanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, 1998.

Summary:

A unique window into the inner workings of U.S. diplomacy in Clinton' s first term, this book highlights the major foreign policy challenges faced and decisions made in a turbulent era.

Contents:

Statement at Senate Confirmation Hearing (Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Washington, D.C., January 13, 1993) 22

2. Supporting Russian Reform 35

The Three Pillars of U.S. Foreign Policy and Support for Reform in Russia (Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, Executives' Club of Chicago, and Mid-America Committee, Chicago, March 22, 1993) 40

U.S. Support for Russian Reform: An Investment in America's Security (Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, May 27, 1993) 51

3. America's Commitment to Human Rights 61

Democracy and Human Rights: Where America Stands (World Conference on Human Rights, Vienna, June 14, 1993) 65

4. Building Peace in the Middle East 74

Building Peace in the Middle East (Columbia University, New York City, September 20, 1993) 81

5. A Partnership with Russia 91

A New Generation of Russian Democrats (Academy of the National Economy, Moscow, October 23, 1993) 96

6. NAFTA and American Interests 105

NAFTA: In the Overriding Interest of the United States (Los Angeles World Affairs Council and Town Hall of California, Los Angeles, November 2, 1993) 109

7. The New Pacific Community 116

America's Pacific Future (University of Washington, Seattle, November 17, 1993) 120

8. A New NATO: The Partnership for Peace 128

Strengthening the Atlantic Alliance Through a Partnership for Peace (North Atlantic Council, Brussels, December 2, 1993) 133

9. Straight Talk with Japan 139

The U.S.-Japan Relationship: The Responsibility to Change (Japan Association of Corporate Executives, Tokyo, March 11, 1994) 144

10. China: A Decision to Engage 152

America and the Asia-Pacific Future (Asia Society, New York City, May 27, 1994) 157

11. Revitalizing the OECD 165

Toward a More Integrated World (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris, June 8, 1994) 168

12. Restoring Democracy to Haiti 174

Restoring Democracy to Haiti (United Nations Security Council, New York City, September 29, 1994) 183

13. The Promise of Peace in the Middle East 189

Maintaining the Momentum for Peace in the Middle East (Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., October 24, 1994) 195

14. The Middle East Opens for Business 203

Building the Structures of Peace and Prosperity in the New Middle East (Royal Palace, Casablanca, October 30, 1994) 207

15. Averting a Nuclear Threat in Korea 213

Ensuring Peace and Stability on the Korean Peninsula (Korea-America Friendship Society, Seoul, November 9, 1994) 218

16. NATO Expansion 227

A Time of Historic Challenge for NATO (North Atlantic Council, Brussels, December 1, 1994) 231

Developing the New European Security Architecture (North Atlantic Council, Brussels, December 1, 1994) 234

17. Principles and Priorities 240

Principles and Opportunities for American Foreign Policy (John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, January 20, 1995) 244

18. A Sober Approach Toward the Former Soviet States 257

U.S. Policy Toward the New Independent States: A Pragmatic Strategy Grounded in America's Fundamental Interests (Indiana University, Bloomington, March 29, 1995) 261

19. A New Transatlantic Agenda 271

Charting a Transatlantic Agenda for the 21st Century (Casa de America, Madrid, June 2, 1995) 275

20. Engagement with China 286

America's Strategy for a Peaceful and Prosperous Asia-Pacific (National Press Club, Washington, D.C., July 28, 1995) 292

21. Opening Relations with Vietnam 301

U.S.-Vietnam Relations: A New Chapter (Institute for International Relations, Hanoi, August 6, 1995) 307

22. Obtaining the Resources to Lead 315

Resources for Leadership (Council on Foreign Relations, Washington, D.C., September 20, 1995) 320

23. Reforming the United Nations 328

The United Nations: The Momentum for Reform Must Accelerate (United Nations General Assembly, New York City, September 25, 1995) 334

24. Bringing Peace to Bosnia 343

The Promise of This Moment Must Be Fulfilled (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, November 1, 1995) 360

The Federation: An Essential Building Block of Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, November 10, 1995) 364

The Dayton Peace Agreement: Building Peace with Justice (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, November 21, 1995) 366

Bringing the Agreement to NATO (Sixteen-Plus-Sixteen Meeting of NATO Foreign and Defense Ministers on Bosnia, Brussels, December 5, 1995) 368

25. New Momentum for American Diplomacy 372

Leadership for the Next American Century (John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, January 18, 1996) 375

26. A New Era for the Americas 385

Shaping a New World: U.S. and Brazilian Leadership in a Democratic, Prosperous Hemisphere (American Chamber of Commerce, Sao Paulo, March 2, 1996) 391

27. A Democratic and Undivided Europe 399

A Democratic and Undivided Europe in Our Time (Cernin Palace, Prague, March 20, 1996) 403

28. Diplomacy and the Environment 412

American Diplomacy and the Global Environmental Challenges of the 21st Century (Stanford University, Stanford, California, April 9, 1996) 416

29. Standing Firm with China 425

American Interests and the U.S.-China Relationship (Council on Foreign Relations, Washington, D.C., May 17, 1996) 431

30. The War Against Terrorism 440

Fighting Terrorism: Challenges for Peacemakers (Washington Institute for Near East Policy, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1996) 445

31. A New Atlantic Community 452

A New Atlantic Community for the 21st Century (State Theater, Stuttgart, September 6, 1996) 456

32. A Changing Relationship with Africa 467

Africa at a Crossroads: American Interests and American Engagement (South African Institute of International Affairs, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, October 12, 1996) 476

33. Military Force and Diplomatic Readiness 485

Force, Diplomacy, and the Resources We Need for American Leadership (U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York, October 25, 1996) 489

34. Bolstering a Flagging Peace Process 497

Our Vision of a Prosperous Middle East at Peace (Cairo Economic Conference, Cairo, November 12, 1996) 504

35. China: Setting a Course of Cooperation 510

The United States and China: Building a New Era of Cooperation for a New Century (Fudan University, Shanghai, November 21, 1996) 515

36. A Final Call to Action 524

Investing in American Leadership (John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, January 15, 1997) 528

37. Farewell 538

Farewell Remarks to State Department Employees (Department of State, Washington, D.C., January 17, 1997) 539.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0804732256

0804734682

OCLC:

38738800