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o magnify divisions between the two Presidents. "President Obama tucked away the Clinton doctrine in his large dr

the Alawites' affairs. But is it too late for settlements? The New Yorker Two Presidents find a mutual advantage Ryan Lizza September 10, 2012 -- Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have never been close. Some of their advisers concede that the two men don't really like each other. They have openly disagreed on

isagreed on policy issues and political strategy, and the acrimony generated during the 2008 Democratic primaries, when Hillary Clinton ran against Obama for the nomination, has yet to fully dissipate. Nevertheless, a carefully orchestrated reconciliation of sorts has been under way for some time now

health-care reform, which the Clintons failed to achieve, also resonates. "Health care means a lot to all three of those people—Hillary, Bill, and Barack," the official said. "I think historic achievements matter to historic figures like Bill Clinton." As a Democratic President facing a resurgent con

From: Office of Terje Rod-Larsen ‹ > Subject: September 4 update Date: Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:42:41 +0000 4 September, 2012 Article I. Al Monitor Why Shimon Peres Still Matters Shai Feldman Article 2. Al-Hayat Egypt Infiltrates the Turkish-Saudi-Iranian Trio? George Semaan Article 3. Th

rje Rod-Larsen ‹ > Subject: March 14 update Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 09:22:47 +0000 14 March, 2014 Article 1. The Washington Post Why (this time) Obama must lead Fareed Zakaria Article 2. The Washington Post In Syria, rebel with a cause David Ignatius Article 3. The Washington Post Israel get

Obama for a year of moderate settlement construction Elliott Abrams and Uri Sadot March 14 -- Last week's meeting between Benjamin Netanyahu and Barack Obama must have been tense. Two days before the meeting, the president publicly accused Israel of more "aggressive settlement construction ... than we've

the EFTA00684173 problem. But it will be up to President Obama to show the strength and skill to resolve it. F

t week's meeting between Benjamin Netanyahu and Barack Obama must have been tense. Two days before the m

. The New Republic Obama - Speak Loudly and Carry a Small Stick John B. Judis Article 5. NYT Egypt's Ancient Snark Alaa Al Aswany Article 6. Al Monitor The Saudi pivot to Asia Bruce Riedel Article 7. NYT The Deepest Self David Brooks Arncic 1. The Washington Post Why (this time) Obama must l

rch, as the crisis in Ukraine was still in its early stages, German Chancellor Angela Merkel seemed to draw that conclusion, telling U.S. President Barack Obama that the Russian president was living in "another world." But Putin's actions are not irrational. Understanding them requires a close reading of th

possible deals that could be reached in Ukraine and which side is willing to commit more power to achieve its objectives. In contrast to President Obama, who ruled out the use of force, Putin has shown that he is strongly motivated to win. But very likely he would accept some outcomes short of his m

power to achieve its objectives. In contrast to President Obama, who ruled out the use of force, Putin has shown

to draw that conclusion, telling U.S. President Barack Obama that the Russian president was living in "

From: Office of Tetje Rod-Larsen .: 1> Subject: May 6 update Date: Tue, 06 May 2014 13:00:23 +0000 6 May, 2014 Article I. Al Monitor Hamas's Abu Marzouk says recognizing Israel a 'red line' Adnan Abu Amer Article 2. Boston Globe Peace between unequal parties Andrew J. Bacevic

he Washington Post Iran deal could encourage rather than limit nuclear activity Yuval Steinitz Article 3. The Washington Institute Netanyahu and Obama to Review Progress on Iran Patrick Clawson Article 4. The Council on Foreign Relations Obama's March Summit with Prime Minister Netanyahu Robert

another, it seems, every region in the world feels neglected by the United States. Setting aside whatever this might say about the effectiveness of Barack Obama's foreign policy, it says a great deal about America's role in the world. The problem others see these days is not too much of the United States, but

fter Mr. Yanukovych fled is barely functioning. President Obama, speaking at the White House, was right to warn R

Robert M. Danin February 28, 2014 -- President Barack Obama hosts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in

No Longer Trusts Europe Clemens Wergin Article 6. Agence Global What Are the Motives and Meanings of a Jewish State? Rami G. Khouri Article 7. Al Monitor US, Saudi still far apart on regional issues Abdulmajeed al-Buluwi Article R. Politico The Ambivalent Superpower Robert Kagan Anecle I. NYT W

ards as US disengagement. The deep reluctance of Barack Obama's administration to get involved militaril

ate 21 January, 2014 Al Jazeera Why Iran's presence in Geneva II is critical for any progress Rami G. Khouri Article 2. The National Interest Obama's Foreign Policy to Nowhere James Jay Carafano Article 3. Financial Times Get ready, the indispensable Americans are pulling back Gideon Rachma

ared by America's other key ally in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, which is furious at what it regards as US disengagement. The deep reluctance of Barack Obama's administration to get involved militarily in the Syrian conflict has fuelled accusations that America is pulling back from the Middle East. But Eu

ific and the Middle East. And yet, America under President Obama is clearly more reluctant actually to use its mi

ut things could quickly change when, as looks certain, Egyptians witness the return of the equally vicious dragon of military despotism. Ankle 6. Al Monitor EFTA_R1_02211225 EFTA02724398 The meanings of Egypt's referendum Author Bassem Sabry January 20, 2014 -- As the dust begins to settle after Egy

ause people are no longer sure military might gets you very much. These shifts are not just a result of post-Iraq disillusionment, or anything the Obama administration has done. The shift in foreign policy values is a byproduct of a deeper and broader cultural shift. The veterans of World War II ret

part from the success of the previous one: The United States has left Iraq, the war in Afghanistan is ending and Osama bin Laden is dead. President Barack Obama and Russian then- President Dmitry Medvedev signed a new nuclear treaty, and the U.S. economy is on the mend. But nobody's feeling like patting them

is ending and Osama bin Laden is dead. President Barack Obama and Russian then- President Dmitry Medvedev

message to Russia Lee Smith Article 4. Politico Magazine Obama Needs a New National Security Strategy Julianne Smith & Jacob Stokes Article 5. Al Monitor Egypt caught between Russia and Saudi Arabia Mahmoud Salem Article 6. NYT Putin forces us to reconsider poor Neville Chamberlain Richard Cohen

n, 21 Apr 2014 20:24:28 +0000 21 April, 2014 Article I. NYT Focusing America's Attention on Asia Carol Giacomo Article 2. The Washington Post Obama is on the right course with his reorientation toward Asia Tom Donilon Article 3. Al Monitor Hard choices for Erdogan as he mulls candidacy for

ebalance toward Asia. The costly cancellation of President Obama's trip to the region during the U.S. government

n on Asia Carol Giacomo Article 2. The Washington Post Obama is on the right course with his reorientation toward Asia Tom Donilon Article 3. Al Monitor Hard choices for Erdogan as he mulls candidacy for president Scmih Idiz Article 4. Al-Jazeerah Israel Responsible for Death of Peace Process wi

warded message: From: Office of Terje Rod-Larsen Date: March 4, 2014 at 11:21:53 A AST Subject: March 4 update 4 March, 2014 Article I. NYT As Obama and Netanyahu Meet, Ukraine Becomes a Focus of Conversation Mark Landler and Anne Barnard Article 2. The New Republic How Ukraine will Shape the

Mark Landler and Anne Barnard March 3, 2014 -- President Obama welcomed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Is

kraine needs a response Zbigniew Brzezinski Article 5. The Daily Star Jordanian jihadists are on the rise EFTA00659669 Mona Alami Article 6. Al Monitor Moscow foresees breakdown in Israeli-Palestinian talks Vitaly Naumkin Al Monitor The Qatar channel between Gaza and Israel Shlomi Eldar Article

have an additional 30,000 of the country's most vulnerable refugees — women and children — resettled in America and Western Europe. Last month the Obama administration amended immigration rules that had prevented Syrian refugees from resettling in the United States, potentially opening the door to 1

uses on Crimea, Russia Continues To Make Trouble in the Middle East Josh Cohen Article 2. NYT The Unlikely Road to War Roger Cohen Article 3. Al Monitor Iran, Qatar recast regional 'resistance' alliance Ali Hashem Article 4. RAND Libya After Qaddafi - Lessons and Implications for the Future Chr