Reagan foreign policy falters under Haig era
The piece laments the long lull in U S foreign policy under President Reagan after 104 days, accusing him of omission rather than commission. It praises Alexander Haig as the cabinet choice tasked with implementing a resolute stance against communism and notes Senate misgivings about Haig's mandate.
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Haig policy muddle chills Reagan foreign posture
The piece critiques Haig's handling of foreign policy under Reagan, arguing the administration overreached with anti Soviet framing in El Salvador and the Middle East, damaged alliances, and misread foes. It notes suspicions about the Soviet link to terrorism lack evidence, praises Reagan's domestic strength, and calls for delaying a Notre Dame policy address to fix the foreign policy machinery.
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Reagan's daily foreign policy revised by Anthony Lewis
Anthony Lewis assesses Reagan's first 100 days, arguing policy clashes and mixed signals dominate foreign policy. He cites the grain embargo debate, Awacs sale controversy, and Sino- Soviet tensions, noting Haig White House rift and frustration among allies and editors.
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Carter and Reagan Notre Dame foreign policy clash
William Safire reviews the looming Carter Reagan foreign policy clash centered on Notre Dame speeches. He notes Brzezinski and Vance drafts, White House delays over budget, and the choice between a hard policy line and uplifting themes. He urges careful crafting of Reaganese to outline priorities and avoid half baked plans.
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Is a weak Percy hurting Foreign Relations Committee
Judith Miller reports on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee under new Republican chair Charles H. Percy of Illinois. The panel faces ideological rifts, staff fragmentation, and partisan drift as Percy struggles to assert leadership amid Helms opposition and White House ambivalence, while aides warn of reduced bipartisan influence and governance challenges.
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