2008-02-29

Neocons No Longer Wield Power In Washington

That didn't last long now did it? Well, to any observer of American intellectual and power politics, that the neocon doctrines have been pushed aside was evident - notice how Bush has become far more moderate if not conciliatory with the UN and his allies. I myself did not realize how short the stint really was - if what Reason Online is arguing is correct.

After languishing in the halls of American power for a long time the neocon (a collection of thinkers that included disaffected liberals) 15 minutes of fame are up.

Reason Online has this to offer as insights into the shift in American foreign policy in the Middle East.

The flirtations with the interventionist aspects of the neocon doctrine were tried and now they are running back to an earlier method used under Reagan, Bush and Clinton. Of these, only Reagan espoused ideas that were closest to true conservatism.

The question is (as the article closes with) does the key to peace in the Middle-East lie with Israel and Palestine?

I have reservations about this.

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