Russian President Vladimir Putin met Pope Francis in the Vatican today for talks that were expected to focus on the ongoing civil conflict in Syria being fueled in part by by the United States and other gulf states in an effort to overthrow President Bashar Al- Assad. Putin’s spokesman said the meeting appears to go […]
“Iran is an important part of any ultimate solution in stabilizing Iraq and in resolving the Syrian conflict”, says Rep. Blumenauer
On November 19, 2013 Rep. Earl Blumenauer of Oregon asked for and was granted permission to address the United States House of Representatives for a few minutes regarding Iran. What he said may surprise you. “I am encouraged by the reports in the news and in the opinion pages which point out something I have […]
“Conflict (in Syria) has created a dire humanitarian crisis”, said Rep. Ed Pastor
The following is a letter I received from Congressman Ed Pastor regarding the situation in Syria, dated October 16, 2013. It is entirely unedited without media spin: October 16, 2013 Mr. Robert Tilford (Address deleted for security reasons) Dear Mr. Tilford: Thank you for expressing your concerns about potential U.S. military involvement in Syria. I […]
American Views on Foriegn Aid Conflicting and Confused
Washington, D.C. – A series of polls from the Media and Public Opinion Research Group finds that American views on foreign aid are conflicting and possibly confused. Americans seem to support foreign aid in practice, when it comes attached to a mission. In March, the Media and Public Opinion Research Group asked Americans what […]
Syrian Conflict and Iraq
Uncertain allegiances and fears of spillover. By Laith Hammoudi With no resolution in sight, the conflict in Syria is causing all sorts of headaches in neighbouring Iraq, where a Shia-led government is concerned at the prospect of regime change while its Sunni Arab opponents back the rebels. Caught between the Iran to the east and […]
Across Central Africa, UN Missions Navigate Distinct Conflict Zones
By LUKE VARGAS UNITED NATIONS (TRNS) – Two days after an ambush claimed the lives of thirteen individuals affiliated with the U.N. mission in South Sudan, news from across the region paints a mixed picture of operational success and frustration. The bodies of the five Indian peacekeepers killed near Walgak in South Sudan’s Jonglei state on […]
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