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Bazzi on Lebanon Violence

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:51:44 -0400

CFR’s Mohamad Bazzi describes the scene in Beirut, where fierce fighting has broken out between Hezbollah fighters and supporters of Lebanon’s government.

Bush, Rice Need to Get More Involved in Israeli-Palestinian Talks

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:18:01 -0400

Martin S. Indyk, who served as ambassador to Israel in the Clinton presidency and advises Sen. Hillary Clinton's campaign, says it's crucial for President Bush and Secretary of State Rice to become more involved in sealing a Palestinian-Israeli peace deal.

A War of Words with Iran

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:08:04 -0400

The war of words between Washington and Tehran has heightened tensions in Iraq, and raised the prospects of a lengthy standoff.

Has the Surge Put Iraq on the Path to Success?

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:16:43 -0400

Two CFR experts on the war, Max Boot, senior fellow for national security studies, and Steven Simon, senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies, debate whether the surge has put Iraq on the path to sucess.

Secretary Rice's Joint Press Availability with Israeli Foreign Minister Livni

Council on Foreign Relations — Sun, 04 May 2008 09:18:01 -0400

Speech

Secretary Rice's Joint Press Availability with Palestinian President Abbas

Council on Foreign Relations — Sun, 04 May 2008 09:13:00 -0400

Speech

Secretary Rice's Remarks on "Moving Forward On The Tracks Of The Annapolis Conference"

Council on Foreign Relations — Sat, 03 May 2008 09:23:37 -0400

Statement

Remarks After the Quartet Meeting, May 2008

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 02 May 2008 09:28:40 -0400

Speech

The Syrian Nuclear Puzzle

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 01 May 2008 08:07:04 -0400

Washington’s disclosure of an Israeli air strike on a suspected Syrian nuclear reactor has raised questions about both Syrian and U.S. motives in the region.

Abbas-Olmert Talks a ‘First’ in Mideast Diplomacy

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:04:57 -0400

Contrary to many analysts of the Middle East, Aaron David Miller, who has served as a Middle East negotiator for presidents of both parties, sees reason for optimism in the current process.

Quarterly Report to Congress, Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, April 2008

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:02:06 -0400

Report

Iraq Reconstruction Five Years On

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:24:52 -0400

Report

Baghdad and Kurds Close the Gap

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:32:27 -0400

Oil and the status of Kirkuk continue to divide Iraq's central government and the Kurdish region, but signs of political progress are emerging.

New Delhi’s Pragmatism

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:12:04 -0400

As India emerges as an important global player, its foreign policy seeks to balance the country's growing U.S. ties with national interests.

Should Hamas be Included in the Mideast Peace Process?

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:24:23 -0400

Two Mideast experts weigh the merits of isolating or engaging the terrorist group.

The Role of the ‘Sons of Iraq’ in Improving Security

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:30:22 -0400

Cease-fires that began with Sunni tribes in Anbar province have spread through Iraq, and are credited with reducing violence. Can the calm last?

A Change of Command

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:30:53 -0400

The promotion of General Petraeus to Centcom chief could have profound implications for Washington's long-term strategy in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Syria and North Korea

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:03:31 -0400

Statement

Background Briefing with Senior U.S. Officials on Syria’s Covert Nuclear Reactor and North Korea’s Involvement

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:24:14 -0400

Statement

Mujahadeen-e-Khalq (MEK) (aka People's Mujahedin of Iran or PMOI)

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:00:00 -0400

A profile of the militant Iranian anti-government group.

Kurtzer: Next U.S. President Must Give Priority to Arab-Israeli Talks

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:25:41 -0400

Daniel C. Kurtzer, former U.S. ambassador to Egypt and Israel, says the next U.S. president must make Israeli-Palestinian negotiations a priority.

Crisis Guide: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:09:00 -0400

An in-depth, multimedia look at the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its geopolitical repercussions.

Iran’s Power Brokers

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:56:11 -0400

As the Bush administration presses for greater economic pressure to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Tehran is turning east for economic survival.

Human Rights Report, UN Assistance Mission for Iraq, July - August 2005

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:44:30 -0400

Report

Human Rights Report, UN Assistance Mission for Iraq, September - October 2005

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:41:40 -0400

Report

Podcast: The Price of the Surge

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:00:11 -0400

From the May/June 2008 issue of Foreign Affairs: Recent short-term gains in Iraq have come at the expense of the long-term goal of a stable, unitary Iraq.

The Next President and the ‘Surge’

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:57:17 -0400

As military and political leaders debate future U.S. troop commitments to Iraq, the next U.S. president is put on notice.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:40:05 -0400

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad is an Iranian-inspired Islamic militant group that aims to derail the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and eliminate Israel from the region.

Training Requirements for U.S. Ground Forces Deploying in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:08:21 -0400

Report

Iraq, Education, and Children of Conflict (Audio)

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:25:08 -0400

Listen to experts discuss issues surrounding the education of children of conflict, specifically with regard to the current situation in Iraq.