Show Producer’s Blog: Debating Foreign Policy

Last week I blogged about Syria and the R2P or the doctrine of “Responsibility to Protect.” What should the international community do in the case of a government like Syria’s, which is killing its own citizens? [...]

Should the West Intervene in Syria?

The failure by the Arab League mission to stop the violence in Syria puts more pressure on the larger international community to intervene there but the US has no plans to do that.

How Islamist Politicians Became Popular in Tunisia

Tunisia was a staunchly secular nation before protestors ousted its president five months ago.

How long can Mubarak cling to power?

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Marc Lynch is with the Elliot School of International Affairs at George Washington University. He tells anchor Lisa Mullins that after tonight’s speech – refusing to resign – Mubarak can’t cling to power much longer. Download MP3

Missile defense, Iran, Israel-Palestinian talks and Sept. 11th

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Hillary Clinton makes the administration’s case for missile defense, engaging Iran and pushing for talks between Israel and the Palestinians. It’s early days, but how far has President Obama gone to transform US foreign since the Bush era. Robert Kagan and Marc Lynch give their takes on the anniversary of September 11th.
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