Since 11 September 2001, President George W Bushαs administration has argued that when governments respect both the rule of law and human rights they contribute to a world where terrorism cannot thrive. For this reason, as well as its commitment to promote its own values, the US claims that it will not relax its efforts to advance human rights. However, since 11 September the US has often apparently compromised its stance on human rights promotion abroad, in its search for military bases, intelligence cooperation and political support in the struggle against terrorism. This Adelphi Paper investigates how national security and human rights considerations have been accommodated in US policy towards five Asian states: China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan and Uzbekistan.

Published in association with The International Institute for Strategic Studies. Adelphi Paper 363.

Introduction--Ch. 1 US Foreign- and Domestic-policy Realignments After 11 September--Ch. 2 The Place of Human Rights in US Foreign Policy--Ch. 3 Pakistan and Uzbekistan: the Frontline States--Ch. 4 Southeast Asia: the Second Front--Ch. 5 China: a Third Front?--Conclusion.