Senators to Debate Arming Syrian Rebels

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Senators to Debate Arming Syrian Rebels—What to Expect

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Obama and Congress Must Max Out Iran Sanctions—Now

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Obama and Congress Must Max Out Iran Sanctions—Now

White, Yes
U.S. Should Block China’s Application to the Arctic Council

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U.S. Should Block China’s Application to the Arctic Council

White, Yes
New Opportunities for the U.S.-South Korean Alliance

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New Opportunities for the U.S.-South Korean Alliance

White, Yes
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Overnight Brief

May 20, 2013

Hiatt: Obama’s inward turn poses risk for US interests

Syrian regime forces and Hezbollah sweep into rebel stronghold

Assad: Peace talks would fail because West wants to prolong war

David Kramer: No help on Syria will come from Russia

N. Korea fires short-range missiles Saturday, Sunday, and today

DoD examines 3 budget-cut scenarios, bargain efforts complicated

Unlikely alliance to oppose Egypt’s rulers (WSJ sub req)

Embassy threats grow in Mideast (WSJ sub req)

Pakistan’s army chief visits incoming PM in “good omen”

 

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