Middle East and U.S. Foreign Policy: News and Issues
Articles and resources on news events related to U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
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.
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.
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
Timeline of the Iraq War
A timeline of the Iraq War from 2002 to present, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter
A timeline of the Iraq War from 2002 to present, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter
Profile: The Iraq War
Iraq War background and summary are provided in this issue profile from Keith Porter, About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy. The summary covers the prelude to war, coalition building, invasion and occupation, costs and casualties, foreign policy implications, and paths forward from the Iraq War.
Iraq War background and summary are provided in this issue profile from Keith Porter, About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy. The summary covers the prelude to war, coalition building, invasion and occupation, costs and casualties, foreign policy implications, and paths forward from the Iraq War.
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
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.