Middle East and U.S. Foreign Policy
The United States has long term national interests and vital engagements across the Arab World and with Israel and Iran. This page includes key links and resources exploring those Middle Eastern relationships as well as the role of U.S. foreign policy in various regional issues and organizations including the Arab League, Organization of Ismalic States, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, and more.
About Guide to Middle East Issues
Journalist and writer Pierre Tristam is the About Guide to Middle East Issues. His site offers great overviews and explanations of all important developments in the region.
Journalist and writer Pierre Tristam is the About Guide to Middle East Issues. His site offers great overviews and explanations of all important developments in the region.
2008 Candidates on Democracy Promotion in the Arab World
The Council on Foreign Relations offers this summary of the 2008 presidential candidate's positions on how best to promote democracy in the Arab World.
The Council on Foreign Relations offers this summary of the 2008 presidential candidate's positions on how best to promote democracy in the Arab World.
The U.S. and the Middle East Since 1945
Pierre Tristam, the About Guide to the Middle East, offers this overview of American policy toward the region starting from the Truman Administration.
Pierre Tristam, the About Guide to the Middle East, offers this overview of American policy toward the region starting from the Truman Administration.
2008 Candidates on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The Council on Foreign Relations offers this summary of the 2008 presidential candidate's positions on the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
The Council on Foreign Relations offers this summary of the 2008 presidential candidate's positions on the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
2008 Candidates on Iran
The Council on Foreign Relations offers this summary of the 2008 presidential candidate's positions on Iran including Iran's nuclear program, support for terrorist organizations, and involvement in Iraq.
The Council on Foreign Relations offers this summary of the 2008 presidential candidate's positions on Iran including Iran's nuclear program, support for terrorist organizations, and involvement in Iraq.
Hamas and Fatah Split Palestine
The split in Palestine opens up new challenges and new opportunities for U.S. foreign policy, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
The split in Palestine opens up new challenges and new opportunities for U.S. foreign policy, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
MuzzleWatch
Sponsored by Jewish Voice for Peace, this site tracks efforts to stifle open debate about U.S.-Israeli foreign policy.
Sponsored by Jewish Voice for Peace, this site tracks efforts to stifle open debate about U.S.-Israeli foreign policy.
U.S. Meets With Iran and Syria?
Will representatives of the U.S. meet with Iran officials this week in Sharm el Sheik, Egypt? U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is scheduled to attend talks on Iraq where representatives of both Syria and Iran will participate.
Will representatives of the U.S. meet with Iran officials this week in Sharm el Sheik, Egypt? U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is scheduled to attend talks on Iraq where representatives of both Syria and Iran will participate.
Iraq War Enters Fifth Year
The Iraq War started four years ago today. Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy--looks at recent changes in policy and recommends resources.
The Iraq War started four years ago today. Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy--looks at recent changes in policy and recommends resources.
Tensions Rise Between Iran and the West
Iran remains the highest profile issue in U.S. foreign policy. Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy - looks at the latest developments.
Iran remains the highest profile issue in U.S. foreign policy. Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy - looks at the latest developments.
The Persian Gulf
A profile of the Persian Gulf, a region with great geo-strategic significance in U.S. foreign policy, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
A profile of the Persian Gulf, a region with great geo-strategic significance in U.S. foreign policy, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
Iran and Terrorism
Background from Amy Zalman, the About Guide to Terrorism Issues
Background from Amy Zalman, the About Guide to Terrorism Issues
Iran and Human Rights
Background from Tom Head, the About Guide to Civil Liberties
Background from Tom Head, the About Guide to Civil Liberties
Timeline of U.S.-Iranian Relations
A look at the US-Iranian relationship from 1953 to the present including the overthrow of the Shah, the U.S. hostage crisis, the Iran-Contra affair and more, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
A look at the US-Iranian relationship from 1953 to the present including the overthrow of the Shah, the U.S. hostage crisis, the Iran-Contra affair and more, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
Bush's Cold Reaction
President Bush has had a cold reaction to the work of James Baker and Lee Hamilton on U.S. Iraq policy. Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy--offers a this look at the fallout for U.S. foreign policy if only limited changes are made in the Iraq strategy.
President Bush has had a cold reaction to the work of James Baker and Lee Hamilton on U.S. Iraq policy. Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy--offers a this look at the fallout for U.S. foreign policy if only limited changes are made in the Iraq strategy.
James Baker and Lee Hamilton Search for Answers
James Baker and Lee Hamilton lead this expert group assessing the situation in Iraq and searching for new U.S. policy options, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
James Baker and Lee Hamilton lead this expert group assessing the situation in Iraq and searching for new U.S. policy options, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
Amazing Growth of Pan-Arab Satellite Television Draws Attention
Hundreds of free pan-Arab satellite television stations are having a major impact on the Middle East. Governments, including the United States, have no choice but to respond. Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy explains.
Hundreds of free pan-Arab satellite television stations are having a major impact on the Middle East. Governments, including the United States, have no choice but to respond. Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy explains.
Who Holds the Power in Iran?
This handy organizational chart explains the distribution of political power in Iran among elected and unelected bodies. Click on any of the institutions listed to learn more.
This handy organizational chart explains the distribution of political power in Iran among elected and unelected bodies. Click on any of the institutions listed to learn more.
Al Jazeera Comes to America...
The English version of Al Jazeera is set to launch in November 2006. Whether or not the channel is avaialble in America, the expansion will re-ignite the controversy over Al Jazeera's true intentions. Keith Porter, your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy, explains.
The English version of Al Jazeera is set to launch in November 2006. Whether or not the channel is avaialble in America, the expansion will re-ignite the controversy over Al Jazeera's true intentions. Keith Porter, your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy, explains.
Iran
Iran is one of the countries U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice termed an "Outpost of Tyranny." Learn more from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy.
Iran is one of the countries U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice termed an "Outpost of Tyranny." Learn more from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy.
Middle East Peace
This is the main U.S State Department site covering all major developments in America's role in the Middle East peace process.
This is the main U.S State Department site covering all major developments in America's role in the Middle East peace process.
Middle East Partnership Initiative
This project of the U.S State Department represents America's best efforts to promote democracy, economic development, civil society, and open media in the Middle East.
This project of the U.S State Department represents America's best efforts to promote democracy, economic development, civil society, and open media in the Middle East.
The League of Arab States
The Arab League is the leading regional organization of states. Twenty-two nations are members.
The Arab League is the leading regional organization of states. Twenty-two nations are members.
Security in an Era of Open Arab Media
This Web documentary, including public radio material, examines the political and social impact of hundreds of free and mostly independent, Arabic language satellite television channels serving the Middle East. Al Jazeera and many other competing outlets are considered.
This Web documentary, including public radio material, examines the political and social impact of hundreds of free and mostly independent, Arabic language satellite television channels serving the Middle East. Al Jazeera and many other competing outlets are considered.