WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, President Barack Obama addressed the nation to justify his resolve to punish the Assad regime, save any diplomatic miracle. Yet his resolve should not be mistaken for a steadfast interest in the Middle East; rather it is a blip on the radar that is driven by other considerations. At every […]
A turning point in international relations is in the offing, probably starting next week when senior officials of the so-called P5+1 countries — the US, Russia, France, Britain, China and Germany — meet in Geneva with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif to ascertain whether Iran’s nuclear programme is indeed peaceful. Much as many hope this will […]
