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CFR Media Call with President Richard N. Haass on Syria 27 Aug 2013 | 01:41 am
CFR President Richard N. Haass discusses U.S. interests and options amidst reports of chemical weapons used by the regime of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad.
Limited Strike Will Lead to Deeper Intervention 26 Aug 2013 | 10:26 pm
Micah Zenko responds to the New York Times Room for Debate blog question, "Is an Attack on Syria Justified?"
Media Call on Syria with Richard N. Haass 26 Aug 2013 | 09:04 pm
CFR President Richard N. Haass discusses U.S. interests and options amidst reports of chemical weapons used by the regime of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad.
Teaching Notes: Two Nations Indivisible 26 Aug 2013 | 08:57 pm
These teaching notes, by author and CFR Senior Fellow for Latin America Studies Shannon K. O'Neil, feature discussion questions, essay questions, activities, and additional materials for educators to ...
The Best Case Scenario in Syria 26 Aug 2013 | 08:48 pm
The Obama administration should use strikes to start talks in Syria, says Gayle Tzemach-Lemmon.
Secretary Kerry's Remarks on Syria, August 2013 26 Aug 2013 | 06:42 pm
Secretary of State John Kerry gave these remarks on August 26, 2013, regarding U.S. response to evidence of chemical weapons use in Syria.
How can Egyptian women promote change in their country? 26 Aug 2013 | 05:59 pm
While much has been made of the uncertainty amid Egypt's political turmoil, one thing is clear: the participation of women is critical to Egypt's future.
Obama’s New Syria Options 25 Aug 2013 | 08:31 pm
With the latest chemical-weapons attack in Syria, U.S. officials are talking about Obama's using military force, but with a diplomatic and humanitarian twist, writes Leslie H. Gelb.
Wall Street Journal: The Failed Grand Strategy in the Middle East 24 Aug 2013 | 09:39 pm
"The Obama administration had a grand strategy in the Middle East. It was well intentioned, carefully crafted and consistently pursued. Unfortunately, it failed."
New York Times: Proud Nation Ponders How to Halt Its Slow Decline 24 Aug 2013 | 09:28 pm
"Today... Europe is talking about 'the French question': can the Socialist government of President François Hollande pull France out of its slow decline and prevent it from slipping permanently into E...