Today and tomorrow, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee considers John Bolton’s nomination to the post of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Why is he meeting such opposition? Here, a compilation of the Prospect‘s coverage of Bush’s new diplomat.
Control Freak by Wade Boese
John Bolton would rather keep America free of commitments than keep the world free of nuclear weapons. [4/7/2005]
Ambassador or Embitterer by Nancy E. Soderberg
John Bolton could help the administration turn the corner — or turn the world away. [4/5/2005]
Conversion Diversion by Mark Leon Goldberg
Don’t be fooled by John Bolton’s confirmation doubletalk. He’ll revert to form instantly if he’s sent to the UN. [4/4/2005]
The Bolton Fights (Plural) by Michael Tomasky
John Bolton’s nomination is worth going to the barricades — especially because he can be beaten.
[April 2005]
Hawks Taking Wing by Robert Kuttner
It’s wishful thinking to cast Paul Wolfowitz’s and John Bolton’s new jobs as demotions. [3/24/2005]
The Domestic Bolton by Michael Tomasky
Opposition to the UN nominee has centered on his international record. But it’s his history as a party hack that’s the real story. [3/21/2005]
Nuts and Bolton by Matthew Yglesias
The UN needs to be reformed, not destroyed, as John Bolton seems intent on doing. [3/15/2005]
More coverage from Tapped
Bolton Coverage Roundup by Dave Meyer
Today’s hearing has overwhelmingly dealt with John Bolton’s pressure on intelligence analysts … [4/11/2005]
Hearings Underway by Dave Meyer
John Bolton has not undertaken a run-of-the-mill confirmation conversion … [4/11/2005]
Coddling A.Q. Khan by Dave Meyer
John Bolton’s champions like to tout his “strength,” claiming that he’s “tough” … [4/7/2005]
The Coming Confirmation Conversion by Dave Meyer
Bolton’s attachment to honesty is looser than his attachment to reality … [4/7/2005]
Trudy Rubin on Bolton by Dave Meyer
What exactly does George W. Bush want John Bolton to do if he becomes UN ambassador? [4/6/2005]
Chafee’s Wavering by Dave Meyer
The delay in the Bolton confirmation hearings is a gift to the administration … [4/6/2005]
Is Bolton in Racine’s Hands? by Dave Meyer
Senator Russ Feingold will host one of his listening sessions in Racine County this Friday … [4/6/2005]
Bolton Hearing Delayed by Dave Meyer
The Associated Press is reporting that John Bolton’s confirmation hearing has been delayed … [4/6/2005]
Two on Bolton by Matthew Yglesias
There are two smart pieces out this morning about the politics of the John Bolton nomination … [4/6/2005]
Bolton’s Habits of Retaliation and Intimidation by Dave Meyer
The expulsion of State Department intelligence analyst Greg Thielmann from Bolton’s morning staff meetings is an interesting event in the study of Bolton … [4/5/2005]
More on the Gaffney Letter by Dave Meyer
In addition to being the product of a bunch of partisan hacks, the letter Frank Gaffney delivered to Dick Lugar today is fundamentally dishonest … [4/4/2005]
Havana John by Matthew Yglesias
A few years back, John Bolton “attempted to intimidate or victimize two career intelligence officials” … [4/4/2005]
The Gaffney Letter by Dave Meyer
A sample of the signatories from Frank Gaffney’s letter supporting John Bolton’s nomination … [4/4/2005]
The Curious Senator Feingold by Dave Meyer
It looks as though Russ Feingold is leaning toward opposing John Bolton’s nomination … [3/1/2005]
State of the Nomination by Dave Meyer
Is all this sound and fury for naught? [3/1/2005]
John Bolton’s Insubordination by Matthew Yglesias
Bolton is not above disregarding orders and overstepping his authority in order to advance his personal agenda … [3/30/2005]
Bolton and Iran by Matthew Yglesias
It’s no secret that the Iran hardliners want Bolton … [3/29/2005]
Come Together by Mark Leon Goldberg
Conflicting rumors are circulating as to whether or not the Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee are truly unified … [3/22/2005]
Boltonism Goes Official by Matthew Yglesias
The John Bolton mindset about international institutions is gaining ground inside the administration … [3/21/2005]
Boltonism Goes Official by Matthew Yglesias
The John Bolton mindset about international institutions is gaining ground inside the administration … [3/21/2005]
Rise of the Neo-Prims by Mark Leon Goldberg
This ought to be worth a few questions at the confirmation hearing … [3/10/2005]
He Is That Bad by Mark Leon Goldberg
John Bolton can make even Bill O’Reilly sound reasonable … [3/9/2005]
The Bolton Paradox by Matthew Yglesias
The idea that the Bolton nomination is some kind of “Nixon goes to China” move is foolish … [3/8/2005]