Thursday, July 24, 2008

Middle East

Lawyers Review Airstrike Plans

An extra check on actions when there is the risk of civilian casualties. more >>

A Look Inside the Air Force's Control Center for Iraq and Afghanistan

Far from the physical battlefields, analysts and targeters hunt the enemy and initiate airstrike. more >>

Israel's Historic Achievement

Sixty years is a short time in the life of a state. more >>

"The Role of Women is Changing" in the Arab World: A Conversation with Queen Noor al-Hussein

American-born Queen Noor married King Hussein of Jordan in 1978. more >>

Russia's Game in a Key Area of the Mideast

Interview with the Shah of Iran. more >>

A Reality Check as Israel Turns 60

The Arabs who bemoaned the loss of Palestine were in truth made uneasy by the Palestinian refugees. more >>

On the Eve of Israel's 60th Birthday, Little Cheer Among Its Arab Citizens

While Jews celebrate, Arabs talk about the "Day of Catastrophe." more >>

The Damage of Jimmy Carter

Carter's Hamas meeting legitimizes terrorism. more >>

Trying to Cut Off Terrorists' Money Supplies

Efforts by a key Persian Gulf nation to regulate money transfers are criticized as inadequate. more >>

6 Signs the U.S. May Be Headed for War in Iran

Is the United States moving toward military action with Iran? more >>

Morning Buzz: March 5, 2008

And the race goes on. Hillary Clinton pulled off wins in Ohio and Texas last night, breaking up rival Barack Obama's winning streak and stringing on the Democratic primary race until, at least, the end of April. She hinted today at a shared Democratic ticket—with her at the top. However, Obama is still ahead in the pledged delegates race. more >>

Allies Struggle in Afghanistan

Studies by several groups reflect urgent concern, suggesting a possible revival of the Taliban. more >>

The Roadblocks on the Road Map for Mideast Peace Talks

President Bush may have "high hopes," but few in the region do. more >>

Iran Issue Looms Over Bush's Persian Gulf Trip

The president's tough strategy against Iran proves a hard sell. more >>

Blogging From Air Force One

Bush watchers following his Middle East trip can go right to the source of news now that White House Press Secretary Dana Perino is blogging trip notes. more >>

Bush Shows Diplomacy, Not Just Force, in the Middle East

In Israel, the president will see the war on terror waged the old-fashioned way—with guns. more >>

Frontier Markets Offer a Wild Ride

The hunt is on for the next generation of emerging markets. more >>

Syrian Envoy Says Onus Is on U.S., Israel

Syria's ambassador to the United States says Syria welcomes the apparent revival of interest in pursuing a Syrian-Israeli peace track coming out of the Annapolis Mideast conference, along with the Palestinian-Israeli track the meeting focused on. more >>

Hopes for Peace

Mortimer B. Zuckerman on Hopes for Peace in the Mideast more >>

Syria Takes a Seat at the Table

Damascus says it wants to talk more >>

If Smiles Were All It Takes

Now comes the hard part, and the odds aren't promising more >>

Try, Try Again

Middle East Timeline more >>

Palestinian Envoy Calls for Optimism

In the wake of the Annapolis peace conference, the top Palestinian diplomat posted to Washington, Afif Safieh, called on governments, analysts, and the news media to show more optimism about the relaunched Middle East peace process. more >>

Jump-starting the Stalled Mideast Peace Process

Negotiators face a short timeline and many tough issues. more >>

Should Dubai Buy Part of the Nasdaq?

The deal shows how globalization creates shared interests between the West and the Middle East. more >>

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