Bush faced foreign policy challenges from "summary" of The Promise by Jonathan Alter
Throughout his presidency, Bush was confronted with a series of complex foreign policy challenges that tested his leadership and decision-making abilities on the global stage. From the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, Bush faced intense scrutiny and criticism for his handling of these critical issues. One of the defining moments of Bush's presidency was his response to the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. In the wake of the deadliest attack on American soil, Bush vowed to hunt down those responsible and bring them to justice. This led to the invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, where US forces sought to dismantle Al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power. The war in Afghanistan would prove to be a long and difficult conflict that would shape Bush's foreign policy legacy. As the war in Afghanistan continued, Bush made the controversial decision to invade Iraq in 2003. The justification for the invasion was based on faulty intelligence regarding weapons...
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