U.S. actions toward Syria have been influenced by its concerns over geopolitical shifts, including the emergence of a multipolar world emphasizing global peace and cooperation.
Dec 16, 2024
Washington must not pour any more gasoline on the fires in the Middle East lest the flames consume friends and foes alike.
Dec 12, 2024
Washington must take a broad view of the Middle East region and implement a balanced policy so as to promote peace and not fan the flames of war.
Dec 5, 2024
The East, with its rich tapestry of cultures and civilizations, is not just rising; it’s echoing a clarion call for a more inclusive, interconnected world.
Sep 25, 2023
The U.S. intervenes, frequently and unilaterally, in the name of improvement but in reality, leaves things worse.
Sep 5, 2022
The overemphasis on the European ancestry and white identity of Ukrainians is a betrayal of the universal values of freedom and racial equality. In the 21st century, this is no longer a sign of acceptable pride; it’s unacceptable prejudice.
Mar 24, 2022
Biden Administration bans Chinese-made materials for solar panels in US market.
Jul 20, 2021
The best way for Turkey to achieve its ambitions to be a regional actor is to halt its military activities in Syria, and begin dialogue and diplomacy efforts with President Assad.
Nov 14, 2019
White phosphorus bombs are prohibited under international law, especially in areas where it is possible that civilians could be injured. If we can confirm that coalition forces used white phosphorus bombs when attacking Syria, the United States must be held accountable.
Oct 18, 2018
In a career spanning sixty years as a diplomat, Lakhdar Brahimi has seen it all. From his time as the Foreign Minister of Algeria to postings as a United Nations Special Envoy in South Africa, Haiti, Afghanistan, Iraq, and most recently in Syria, Ambassador Brahimi has worked his entire life towards a goal of global peace. On November 9, the ambassador spoke to a small gathering of journalists at the Beijing offices of the China International Publishing Group about the Syrian conflict and the small glimmer of hope for the future that has come from the recent peace talks in Vienna. On the failings of the UN member states, some more so than others: The most important mission of the United Nations to keep, or try and keep, to preserve, peace and security, and when peace is broken to try and restore it. That is why the United Nations exists. It is a very, very big responsibility. And a few people try and move the responsibility to the Secretary-General, but in fact the Secretary-General has a very different responsibility. The responsibility [for peace] is with the member states, not the Secretary-General. So, as you know, I was involved in many of these situations of conflict, and we have made progress only when there was real, strong support from the […]
Nov 13, 2015