While Lebanon's democratic election should be celebrated, it will not affect the power currents running beneath the surface
U.S. Continues Charm Offensive With Syria
By CHIP CUMMINS
JUNE 13, 2009
President Barack Obama's Mideast envoy, former Sen. George Mitchell, touched down Friday in Damascus, in the latest outreach by the U.S. to Syrian President Bashar Assad. Just a little more than a year ago, Syria was viewed as a pariah state, even among some of its Arab neighbors. But in recent months, Mr. Assad has emerged as a potentially important partner for Washington in the Middle East's suddenly shifting political and diplomatic landscape.
Mitchell: Syria has 'crucial' role in peace
Sunday, 14 June 2009
Washington's Mid-East envoy George Mitchell has said Syria has a "crucial role" in finding a comprehensive peace settlement, during a visit to Damascus. The comments came as he held talks with Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in the Syrian capital.
Obama envoy says Syria integral to Mideast peace
By Talal El-Atrache
DAMASCUS (AFP) — US envoy George Mitchell said on Saturday Damascus had an integral role to play in Washington's efforts to secure Middle East peace, after meeting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
By SAM F. GHATTAS
BEIRUT (AP) — The pro-Western politician favored to become Lebanon's next prime minister is setting aside the explosive issue of disarming the Shiite militant group Hezbollah, saying Friday he hopes for unity with his political foes in the sharply divided country.
Iran election scrutinized for 'Obama effect'
Matthew B. Stannard
Saturday, June 13, 2009
No matter who wins Iran's presidential race, the contest will be scrutinized for signs that voters were wooed or put off by America's recent charm offensive - the so-called Obama effect.
Video: MIR: Saudi Arabia - A Player in Middle East Elections
Mitchell: Syria has 'crucial' role in peace
Sunday, 14 June 2009
Washington's Mid-East envoy George Mitchell has said Syria has a "crucial role" in finding a comprehensive peace settlement, during a visit to Damascus. The comments came as he held talks with Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in the Syrian capital.
Obama envoy says Syria integral to Mideast peace
By Talal El-Atrache
DAMASCUS (AFP) — US envoy George Mitchell said on Saturday Damascus had an integral role to play in Washington's efforts to secure Middle East peace, after meeting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
By SAM F. GHATTAS
BEIRUT (AP) — The pro-Western politician favored to become Lebanon's next prime minister is setting aside the explosive issue of disarming the Shiite militant group Hezbollah, saying Friday he hopes for unity with his political foes in the sharply divided country.
Iran election scrutinized for 'Obama effect'
Matthew B. Stannard
Saturday, June 13, 2009
No matter who wins Iran's presidential race, the contest will be scrutinized for signs that voters were wooed or put off by America's recent charm offensive - the so-called Obama effect.
Video: MIR: Saudi Arabia - A Player in Middle East Elections
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