Middle East

Will Egypt’s army stage another coup?

The military has given the country's rival forces 48 hours to resolve the current political crisis

Louisa Loveluck, GlobalPost Monday, Jul 1, 2013 3:49 PM UTC
News GlobalPost, Egypt, Middle East

Al Jazeera: The most-feared news network

Al Jazeera is well-funded and doesn't need to make money. But its prospects, here and in Middle East, are uncertain

Shibley Telhami Saturday, Jun 15, 2013 10:00 AM UTC
Technology Books, Editor's Picks, Al Jazeera

US determines Syria crossed “red line”

Obama administration concludes Syrian regime used chemical weapons; hasn't decided how it will respond

Matthew Lee and Julie Pace, Associated Press Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 9:33 PM UTC 15
News Associated Press, Syria, Red line

Jon Stewart’s “Daily Show” send-off

The comedian discusses his film and bids a temporary farewell to the satirical news program VIDEO

Prachi Gupta Friday, Jun 7, 2013 1:30 PM UTC
Entertainment Video, Jon Stewart

America’s newest Cold War

Russia, China and the U.S. are all heightening regional tensions in Asia via arms deals

Michael T. Klare, TomDispatch.com Thursday, May 30, 2013 3:39 PM UTC
Politics TomDispatch.com, China, Cold War

Could fracking make the Persian Gulf irrelevant?

America's natural gas supply could have a major impact on European markets -- and its stake in the Middle East

Paul Ames, GlobalPost Thursday, May 30, 2013 12:38 PM UTC
Business GlobalPost, Persian Gulf, Belgium

U.S., European powers foreground armed support for Syrian rebels

UPDATE: U.S. officials reject reports of new no-fly zone plans

Natasha Lennard Tuesday, May 28, 2013 8:00 PM UTC
News Syria, Bashar al-Assad

Hezbollah chief says group is fighting in Syria

Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah's comments marked first public confirmation his men were fighting in Syria

Bassem Mroue Sunday, May 26, 2013 2:38 PM UTC 15
News Syria, Bashar al-Assad, Hezbollah

John Brennan makes surprise Israel trip over Syria concerns

The CIA chief met with Benjamin Netanyahu following recent Israeli airstrikes outside Demascus

Natasha Lennard Friday, May 17, 2013 3:10 PM UTC
News John Brennan, CIA, Syria, Israel

After “withdrawal” U.S. will keep 9 Afghan bases

The continuing presence -- agreed to by President Karzai -- is larger than expected

Natasha Lennard Thursday, May 9, 2013 4:30 PM UTC
News Afghanistan, troop withdrawal

Is revolution coming to the U.S.?

They tend to come in waves, triggered by wars and anti-system protests. It can happen here

Michael Lind Tuesday, May 7, 2013 3:20 PM UTC 139
Elections American Revolution, Communism

Syria crisis triggers diplomacy

John Kerry meets Vladimir Putin to talk political solutions, while it's unclear "red line" for intervention crossed

Natasha Lennard Tuesday, May 7, 2013 12:45 PM UTC
News Syria, Middle East

Syria responds to Israeli air strikes

The country's government has called the attacks a "flagrant violation of international law"

Karin Laub and Josef Federman, Associated Press Sunday, May 5, 2013 7:48 PM UTC
News Syria, Israel, Middle East

The real reason not to intervene in Syria

Not only can outside interference in humanitarian emergencies not help -- it can actually make things worse

Jordan Smith Friday, May 3, 2013 5:22 PM UTC 31
News Syria, Libya, Middle East

Hagel: Arming Syrian rebels is an option

Defense secretary is first U.S. official to publicly admit considering arming rebels

Natasha Lennard Friday, May 3, 2013 12:29 PM UTC
News Syria, Chuck Hagel

Must-see morning clip: Jon Stewart on Syria’s chemical weapons

Does the U.S. really know anything about them? VIDEO

Prachi Gupta Wednesday, May 1, 2013 1:30 PM UTC
News Video, Syria, Jon Stewart

The world is actually more peaceful than ever

In the aftermath of an awful tragedy, it's hard to remember that political violence is in fact diminishing greatly

Michael Lind Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 43
News peace, Security, Cold War

Syrian government resists chemical weapons probe

U.N. has asked for full cooperation with chemical weapons investigation after accusations from rebels and regime

Natasha Lennard Tuesday, Apr 9, 2013 11:56 AM UTC
News Syria, Chemical weapons, U.N.

CIA helps airlift arms to Syrian rebels

A program airlifting military aid from Turkey and Arab states has sharply increased

Natasha Lennard Monday, Mar 25, 2013 2:25 PM UTC
News Syria, syrian rebels

Sens. McCain, Levin push for military intervention in Syria

The Armed Services Committee leaders wrote to Obama to advocate air strikes, increased military aid

Natasha Lennard Thursday, Mar 21, 2013 8:25 PM UTC 12
News Syria, John McCain, carl levin

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