President George Bush has come out with what he calls "the National Security Strategy of the United States of America." This 31-page, 12,000-word document is important because it betrays a mind-set and paranoia in Washington DC as regards the world and as regards America's perceived enemies.
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The security paper sounds arrogant and self-righteous. Consider this passage: "Today, the United States enjoys a position of unparalleled military strength and great economic and political influence. In keeping with our heritage and principles, we do not use our strength to press for unilateral advantage. We seek instead to create a balance of power that favors human freedom: conditions in which all nations and all societies can choose for themselves the rewards and challenges of political and economic liberty. In a world that is safe, people will be able to make their own lives better. We will defend the peace by fighting terrorists and tyrants. We will preserve the peace by building good relations among the great powers. We will extend the peace by encouraging free and open societies on every continent."

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