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Reading the Stakes in Syria

Reading the Stakes in Syria Reading the Stakes in Syria

The Syria Dilemma, edited by Nader Hashemi and Danny Postel, offers a range of perspectives on the Syrian dilemma from within Syria and beyond. 

Sep 17, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Roxane Gay

Obama’s Opportunity on Iran

Obama’s Opportunity on Iran Obama’s Opportunity on Iran

It's time for the White House to get a deal done with Tehran.

Sep 17, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Split on Airstrikes, Syrian Refugees Share Wish to Return Home

Split on Airstrikes, Syrian Refugees Share Wish to Return Home Split on Airstrikes, Syrian Refugees Share Wish to Return Home

The views of refugees in Jordan are shaped by their individual experiences of war and their collective expatriation from home. 

Sep 16, 2013 / Elizabeth Whitman

‘Let’s Test Russia’s Resolve’

‘Let’s Test Russia’s Resolve’ ‘Let’s Test Russia’s Resolve’

Nation editor Katrina vanden Heuvel talks about the opportunity for collaboration with Russia in Syria.

Sep 16, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Chance Putin Has Given Obama for Diplomacy

The Chance Putin Has Given Obama for Diplomacy The Chance Putin Has Given Obama for Diplomacy

Stephen F. Cohen went on CNN to talk about the opportunity Putin is giving the USA.

Sep 16, 2013 / Stephen F. Cohen

How to Disarm During a Civil War

How to Disarm During a Civil War How to Disarm During a Civil War

If and when an inspection and disarmament commission is set up for Syria, can the UN mount a credible and effective mission?

Sep 16, 2013 / Barbara Crossette

Obama, Kerry Insist a Syria Attack Is Still Possible

Obama, Kerry Insist a Syria Attack Is Still Possible Obama, Kerry Insist a Syria Attack Is Still Possible

But the rest of the world knows that the United States has been checkmated.

Sep 16, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week, 9/13/13

Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week, 9/13/13 Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week, 9/13/13

This week: the plight of Syrian refugees, the forgotten immigration bill, and a chance encounter with Donald Rumsfeld.

Sep 13, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Stephen Cohen: Obama, Kerry Must Seize Putin’s Offer of Diplomacy

Stephen Cohen: Obama, Kerry Must Seize Putin’s Offer of Diplomacy Stephen Cohen: Obama, Kerry Must Seize Putin’s Offer of Diplomacy

Prof. Stephen F. Cohen goes on HuffPost Live to promote diplomacy with Russia.

Sep 13, 2013 / Press Room

‘We Just Wish for the Hit to Put an End to the Massacres’

‘We Just Wish for the Hit to Put an End to the Massacres’ ‘We Just Wish for the Hit to Put an End to the Massacres’

For Syrian refugees in Jordan’s Zaatari camp, arguments about international law ring hollow.

Sep 13, 2013 / Max Blumenthal

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