Subscribe to this tag A Proxy Battle Over Obama's Mideast Policy?
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - March 16, 2009
The fight over Amb. Charles Freeman highlights the domestic politics of foreign policy.
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Embattled Ex-diplomat Chas Freeman Gives Up Top Intelligence Analyst Post
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - March 10, 2009
Controversy was growing over Freeman's views on Israel and other issues.
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Cuban Official Rules Out Any Obama Preconditions for Improved Relations
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - March 10, 2009
Havana looks for moves by Washington but won't make political changes in advance for better relations.
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Clinton Lines Up Envoys for Mideast, Iran, North Korea and Other Key Issues
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - March 10, 2009
They bring diplomatic firepower, but also potential ego issues.
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Look Beyond Iran's Nuclear Program, Urges Former Crown Prince
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - March 5, 2009
Reza Pahlavi, Iran's former crown prince, wants Obama to focus on lack of political rights in Tehran.
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Team Obama's Review of Foreign Policy Reviews
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Paul Bedard
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Thomas Omestad
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Washington Whispers - March 3, 2009
Evaluations are piling up so the administration is trying to bring order to the process.
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Why Cuba's Dreams of Major Oil Discoveries Might Come True
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - March 3, 2009
Recent estimates suggest that the island could move into the petroleum big leagues.
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Obama Lags in Filling Some Key Foreign Policy Posts
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - March 2, 2009
Foreign governments are "a bit baffled and puzzled" by the delays.
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The Economy is Issue No. 1 for U.S.-Britain Talks Next Week
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - February 27, 2009
British Prime Minister Brown will meet with Obama to coordinate economic recovery strategy.
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Obama Administration Weighs Timing for Potential Iran Talks
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - February 25, 2009
Would Tehran's hard-liners exploit any agreement on talks as a victory heading into June elections?
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Europeans Look for Improvement in U.S.-Russia Relations
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - February 23, 2009
The Greek foreign minister sees a "very important moment" for engagement.
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Clinton Elevates Asia Among Foreign Policy Priorities
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - February 23, 2009
Her recent trip signals that the new administration sees the world differently than its predecessors.
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The Obama Mystique in Cuba
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - February 19, 2009
Despite positive signals from Castro, there are still hurdles to any improvement in U.S.-Cuba relations
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Italian Envoy Offers Obama Administration Help Dealing With Russia
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - February 13, 2009
Iran was also on the agenda for today's meeting with National Security Advisor James Jones.
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Talks with Iran? Both Sides Seem to Open the Door to Direct Dialogue
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - February 11, 2009
European countries are urging Obama to try to end the standoff.
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Cuba's President Castro Sends Positive Signals to the New Obama Administration
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - February 11, 2009
U.S. officials note the change in tone by Raul Castro and his ailing brother, Fidel.
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Cuba Plans New Offshore Drilling in Search for Big Oil Finds in the Gulf of Mexico
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - February 3, 2009
Should the U.S. trade embargo be eased to allow for energy cooperation?
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Obama Faces Tough Task of Picking Up the Pieces in Gaza
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - January 26, 2009
The guns may be silent for now, but the president will have trouble preserving the fragile cease-fire.
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Africa, a Troubled Continent, Eyes Obama With Impossibly High Hopes
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - January 16, 2009
As the first African-American president, Obama will face extra pressure to deal with Africa's crises.
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Nuclear Weapons for All? The Risks of a New Scramble for the Bomb
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - January 15, 2009
As Obama takes office, he will face challenges from Iran, North Korea to the nonproliferation system.
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Hillary Clinton Discusses Obama Team's National Security Priorities
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - January 13, 2009
Topping the list: Iraq, Afghanistan, and nuclear arms control.
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Bush Signs Off on New U.S. Arctic Policy
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - January 12, 2009
As climate change opens up the Arctic's oil and gas reserves, Bush lays out America's interests.
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How Nuclear-Armed Rivals Pakistan and India Will Test Obama
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - January 7, 2009
Their explosive mix of terrorism and nuclear weapons fuels fears of an all-out war.
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For President-elect Barack Obama, the Urgent Demands of a Perilous World
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - December 23, 2008
Two wars. Nuclear wannabes. Terrorists. A global recession. Oh, and reversing Bush's legacy
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Canada, Mexico Prepare Wish Lists for the Obama Administration
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - December 22, 2008
Border issues and trade will be among the top issues America's neighbors raise with the new president.
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