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ations convenes in September. If the Palestinians seek recognition of statehood at the U.N., action by the General Assembly can only come after the Security Council passes the appropriate enabling resolution. President Obama, however, has indicated that the U.S. would veto any such measure. The French want Isra

USIVE FROM YEMEN: Saleh Flies to Saudi Arabia: TML Correspondent Says "It's a Good Day for Yemen" Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh was flown to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, reportedly for treatment of wounds he suffered during an attack on his palace on Friday. The injuries were originally described a sl

policy EFTA00678377 Nawaf Obaid October 24, 2013 -- Last week, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry announced that the kingdom would not join the •. Security Council until the council "reformed so it can effectively and practically perform its duties and discharge its responsibilities in maintaining internation

wards Prince Bandar's leaks reflects the mood of some policy experts who have already chalked off Saudi Arabia as an important ally. It's true that Riyadh has done damage to American interests by supporting Islamic extremists in a number of countries. On the whole, however, Saudi funds and arms have l

The United States voted against the Palestinians' 2012 bid in the United Nations General Assembly, and it blocked a similar effort in 2011 at the Security Council, arguing that negotiations with Israel were the only path to peace and statehood. Washington has also vigorously opposed Palestinian membership in

e 5. Hurriyet Turkey - Lessons from the ballots Mustafa Akyol Article 6. The Council on Foreign Relations Split Persists Between Washington and Riyadh An interview with F. Gregory Gause III Article 7. NYT Follow the Money Thomas L. Friedman NYT Abbas Takes Defiant Step, and Mideast Talks Fa

ns that are imposed on Iran may not go away soon. Iran has said they are willing to talk to the P5 +1 group (the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, plus Germany) but nothing has happened yet. Is there any likelihood of any breakthrough? This is a two-way affair. The likelihood of a breakthro

ighters in Afghanistan who are still wreaking havoc three decades later. According to news reports confirmed by a member of the Syrian opposition, Riyadh currently sends weapons on an ad hoc basis to the Syrian opposition by way of Sunni tribal allies in Iraq and Lebanon. But in light of recent deve

eantime, Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem wrote to the Secretary-General of the United Nations arguing that Syria is fighting terrorists and that a Security Council resolution against Syria would be tantamount to supporting terrorism. Furthermore, he asked for support for Damascus' in its "fight" against terrori

to separatist and terrorist movements. President Saleh's future political plans remain murky. German and Saudi doctors operated on the President in Riyadh removing shrapnel from his chest and neck. Saleh will need to undergo cosmetic surgery to his face which sustained second degree burns in the assas

eita held off meeting with UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General Koenders until shortly before the recent high-level UN EFTA00684386 Security Council visit, indicating his reluctance to extend too much influence to the United Nations, which is pressing for full implementation of the Ougadougou Agr

rough the Houthi rebels) vie for increased influence in the embattled area. A conference of the Yemen Friends Group is said to be held next March in Riyadh in support of the NDC. Central and South Asia Afghanistan: Seemingly focused on facilitating the Afghan High Peace Council's efforts at talks with

day is bootless; the will of most members for a change of government in Syria, for example, is too easily blocked by the veto of a single permanent Security Council member, such as Russia. Annan gives a devastating account of some of the United Nations' errors during his decades with the organization, especiall

conflict that will know no frontiers or limits. Ongoing disorders in the island kingdom of Bahrain since February 2011 have set off alarm bells in Riyadh. The Saudis are convinced that Iran is directing the protests and fear that the problems will spill over the 25 EFTA00711993 kilometer-long cause

alating tensions, Iran has indicated a willingness to restart talks over its nuclear program with the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and Germany. The United States and the other countries should take Iran up on its offer with a firm proposal of their own. Iran is motivated by pai

a military force, although not in agreement with the political regime. Dr. Amal Al- Hazzaniis is an Assistant Professor in King Saud University in Riyadh. Article 3. Wall Street Journal How to Talk Down Tehran's Nuclear Ambitions Richard Haass and Michael Levi February 22, 2012 -- After months of