Politics

A History of Syrian Nationalism

By Admin

For Syria, its relationship with the West and most of its regional neighbors remains deeply scarred by a colonial land-grab deal signed by a French and British diplomat some 90 years ago.

Syria’s Links to Terrorism

The assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri seemed an unlikely catalyst for the steep increase in international scrutiny and condemnation that faced Syria in early 2005.

U.S.-Syrian Relations

The relationship between Syria and the United States, a relationship marred by more than four decades of mutual distrust, deteriorated sharply following the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri.

Syria’s Influence in Lebanon

Syria's modern presence in Lebanon, which ended in 2005 under pressure from the international community, began in 1976…

Iran Looks to Increase Influence in Middle East, World Affairs

As Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad continues to court world leaders and openly defy the United States, Margaret Warner looks at what the ascendant Islamic republic wants to achieve with its growing influence.

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Senate Minority Leader Discusses Iraq, 9/11 and 2006 Races

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., discusses Republican accusations that Democrats are emboldening terrorists, the war in Iraq and what Tuesday's primary results suggest about his party's chances of taking back the House or Senate in November.

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Midterm Election Campaigns Heat-up After Tuesday Primaries

Nine states and the District of Columbia held party primaries Tuesday, setting the stage for several key midterm elections in November. A National Journal editor discusses the results of critical primary battles.

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Chafee Beats Back Conservative Challenger in Rhode Island

By PBS News Hour

Moderate Rhode Island Sen. Lincoln Chafee, a pro-choice Republican who voted against the Iraq war and President Bush's tax cuts, beat a conservative challenger in Tuesday's primary.

Cardin Defeats Mfume for Democratic Senate Nomination

By PBS News Hour

In what was considered an amicable campaign between two old colleagues, Rep. Benjamin Cardin defeated former congressman Kweisi Mfume in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Maryland.

Tester-Burns Debate Draws Raucous Crowd

By PBS News Hour

U.S. Senate hopeful Jon Tester clashed with incumbent Republican Conrad Burns in a heated public debate for what is coming to be known as Montana's most expensive Senate race to date.