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Opinion Five guidelines for US role in Syria
The civil war in Syria has reached a stalemate. While strategic military steps like arming the opposition or establishing a no-fly zone present complications, the US can do other things to bring aid, support the opposition, undermine the Assad regime, and counter a rising Islamist influence. Here are five guidelines for the US in addressing the conflict in Syria:
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3 new novels featuring risk-taking protagonists
In these three new releases, characters seize at chances for new experiences.
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Briefing 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?
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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.
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Five energy challenges for Venezuela
With the passing of Hugo Chávez, the issue of what Venezuela chooses to do with its oil moves to center stage for the energy industry – and for environmentalists. Here are five energy challenges that Venezuela will have to face.
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The Monitor's View Next Nobel Peace Prize: Turkey and Armenia?
10/10/2009 01:00 am -
Syria on Nobel Peace Prize: praise for reaching out
While worried about President Barack Obama's ability to revive the peace process, Syrians value US willingness to talk to Damascus.
10/09/2009 01:00 am -
How world views Obama Nobel Peace Prize
President Barack Obama's Nobel Peace Prize is praised in many countries as a reflection of a "new hope" in world politics, but others worry it came too soon. A global roundup of views.
10/09/2009 01:00 am -
Fearful of Iran's influence, Saudi king reaches out to Syria
Saudi Arabia, a close US ally, has switched from a policy of isolation toward engagement. Some hope the warming could bolster US Middle East peace efforts.
10/07/2009 01:00 am -
Palestinians outraged over Abbas bowing to Israel, US
The Palestinian Authority's decision to postpone a vote on the Goldstone report last week is the last straw for many, sparking protests in the West Bank and Gaza.
10/05/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Why are Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in Syria?
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were in Syria to support the UNHCR's efforts to help Iraqi refugees.
10/04/2009 01:00 am -
The Clinton Tapes
Bill Clinton reveals much in 79 taped conversations with historian Taylor Branch.
09/30/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion What do neocons have to do with Obama?
President Obama may be a pragmatist, but he's now in charge of two fundamentally neoconservative wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
09/29/2009 01:00 am -
Yearning for the Golan Heights: why Syria wants it back
The disputed territory is key to the broader US goal of Arab-Israeli peace. On Monday, Washington hosted the first high-ranking Syrian official in five years.
09/28/2009 01:00 am -
No tent for you! New Yorkers tell Qaddafi.
Qaddafi is a Bedouin. But everywhere he tries to set up his tent for his visit to the UN, residents of the greater New York area say, 'fugetaboutit!'
09/24/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Secret Israeli deal to stop Russian S-300 missile sale to Iran?
Why have there been two, secret high-level meetings between Russian and Israeli leaders? Russia may be getting Israel's help with Georgia in exchange for halting missile sales to Iran.
09/21/2009 01:00 am -
Iraq-Syria dispute jeopardizes progress on stability, trade
Iraq's accusation that Syria was behind the massive Baghdad bombing a month ago Saturday has pushed relations to a new low.
09/19/2009 01:00 am -
Severe drought affects 1.3 million in Syria
More than 800,000 people have lost their livelihoods in a four-year dry spell exacerbated by climate change and rising food prices. Almost half of them live in urban makeshift camps.
09/18/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Interview: Iraqi VP Adel Abdul Mahdi
Dr. Mahdi talked to Monitor correspondent Jane Arraf about upcoming national elections, Iraq's security and economic issues, and relations with Iraq's neighbors.
09/16/2009 01:00 am -
Israeli settlements: Where, when, and why they're built
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy George Mitchell failed to agree on a settlement freeze Tuesday, saying they would meet again Wednesday.
09/15/2009 01:00 am -
Difference Maker People making a difference: Robert Quinn
When scholars face threats, this global networker finds them safer places to do their work.
09/14/2009 01:00 am -
Hariri quits, casting Lebanon into further uncertainty
The prime minister-designate announced he was stepping down, 10 weeks after fruitless negotiations to form a new government.
09/10/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Hugo Chávez calls Israel's Gaza war 'genocide'
The Venezuelan leader's comments, made during a visit to Syria, coincided with the release of an Israeli human rights group's report on Gaza casualties.
09/09/2009 01:00 am -
No More Chávez? Global marchers hope so.
Foes of the Venezuelan president, who is on a world tour, are expected to congregate today around the world to protest his policies.
09/04/2009 01:00 am -
Why Chavez is wooing autocrats abroad
Less popular among Latin leaders, the Venezuelan president is on an 11-day trip to visit allies including Libya's Qaddafi and Iran's Ahmadinejad.
09/04/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Hugo Chávez 'evil axis' tour: Looking for love in all the wrong places?
The Venezuelan leader gave Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi a warm hug yesterday during his 11-day tour to Russia, Belarus, Syria, Algeria, Libya, and Iran.
09/02/2009 01:00 am -
In Syria, delicate preservation work is pushing against profit-driven speed.
Damascus is rediscovering its architectural gems, but hasty restoration puts history at risk.
08/31/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Syria: Where war hides history
08/26/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion Turkey can avert a tragedy on the Tigris
It can develop energy and progress into the future without washing away the town of Hasankeyf, its jewel of the past.
08/26/2009 01:00 am -
Baghdad bombing leaves hole in diplomatic corps
Iraq's Foreign Ministry saw 10 percent of its staff killed or injured. Foreign minister blames systemic security breaches for last week's assault.
08/24/2009 01:00 am
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