Articles Index

Timeline of U.S.-Iranian Relations
A look at the US-Iranian relationship from 1953 to present, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.