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Chemical weapons 101: Six facts about sarin and Syria’s stockpile

President Obama said Assad's use of chemical weapons would be a 'red line' for US. Did he use sarin or any other chemical weapon against his own people?
4 ways US can boost cyber security

The US needs a proactive cyber foreign policy that goes beyond naming and shaming. Here are four steps the US can take to bolster its diplomatic efforts to address cybersecurity threats.
10 influential authors who came to the US as immigrants

These 10 immigrant authors have all made significant contributions to US literature and culture.
Top 3 threats to the United States: the good and bad news

The annual Worldwide Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community is out this week, a widely-anticipated report compiled by the nation’s intelligence agencies. Here is the good and bad news about the top three threats facing the United States, according to an unclassified version of the report.
Hugo Chavez: 10 outrageous things he said about the US

Hugo Chavez, whose death was announced Tuesday, will be remembered worldwide as much for what he said as for what he did during his 14-year rule of Venezuela. From the vitriolic to bizarre, here is a list of 10 outrageous comments he made about the “Yankee empire” and its leaders.

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Why Syria and Saudi Arabia are talking again

It's about Iran, Iraq, and Israel. The two foes planned to meet in Riyadh Wednesday to solidify Arab unity amid regional volatility.
Did 'Israel lobby' block Obama's pick for intelligence czar?

Charles Freeman, nominee for chair of the National Intelligence Council, blames pro-Israeli lobbyists for scuttling his nomination.
Opinion: Reports of America's decline are greatly exaggerated

Here are six reasons why US economic clout will endure.
Why Hamas is even more popular after the Gaza war

Reconciliation talks between the Palestinian Islamist group and its rival, Fatah, began this week in Cairo.
US begins to reach out to Iran, but slowly and cautiously

Iran's nuclear program prompts Israel to signal possible action in 2010. More sanctions could become an option.
Opinion: India: America's indispensable ally

Washington will need New Delhi's cooperation on a host of critical issues, so the Obama administration must not risk neglecting the relationship.
Mahaya Petrosian: Iranian actress takes a turn behind the camera

Known for a wide range of roles in 23 films, she is directing her first short film, 'A Beautiful Snowy Day.'
The emerging Obama doctrine

The president’s pragmatic worldview is likely to temper military engagement overseas.
Opinion: The right way to talk to Iran

The first step is for Obama to reach out to Iranian Americans.
Clinton pushes NATO allies for united strategy on Afghanistan

The Secretary of State also calls for a 'fresh start' with Russia.
Clinton looks to 'reset' US-Russia relations

Clinton met with Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and stressed improving ties between the two countries.
Russia and US poised to relaunch nuclear reduction treaty

Hillary Clinton on Russia: 'It's time to explore a fresh start.' The overtures are being greeted warmly in Russia. Is a massive arsenal cut on the horizon?
US courts Syria as linchpin to altered relations with Iran

Clinton says talks will begin this weekend.
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about how Iran's reformers could change that country's human rights record, the meaning of ICC action against the president of Sudan, why Europe's stores should stay open later, and why immigrants must adapt to the ways of their new home.
Clinton travels to a hardened Israel

On Syria, Iran, and a Palestinian state, Israel's new leadership disagrees with the Obama administration.
Opinion: Build on Bush's Middle East progress

Despite Bush's early mistakes, Obama's team can keep valuable momentum there.
The Monitor's View: Catch F-22 for Obama

A cut in weapons like the F-22 jet fighter will also cut jobs. But that's not really the point.
A nightclub for nerds makes science cool in New York

The Secret Science Club meets once a month, drawing lofty speakers and large numbers of young people, who yearn to discuss sci-tech issues in an informal setting.
Iran turns up pressure on rights activists

Campaigners are often seen as a threat to national security and influenced by Western interests.
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The Monitor's View: Thawing out 'Cold War II'

As the US seeks to 'reset' ties with Russia, it must not expect a complete reboot.
US officials weigh Iran's nuclear weapons capability

Defense Secretary Gates said Tehran was not close to having a bomb. A new report in which senior advisers to Obama participated urges further sanctions.
Iran pushes Iraq to close MKO camp

Camp Ashraf, which came under Iraqi control Jan. 1, is home to militants who Iran and Iraq say should be expelled. The MKO is on a US list of terrorist groups.
The Monitor's View: Obama can't leave Iraq in the lurch

Despite his pullout schedule, he must still help Iraqis reconcile on two key issues.
Classic book review: Among the Believers: An Islamic Journey

A vivid, opinionated journey through the world of Islam.