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Dennis Ross Guest
Dennis Ross

Washington Institute for Near East Policy

Counselor and William Davidson Distinguished Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy; author of The Missing Peace: The Inside Story of the Fight for Middle East Peace, Statecraft: And How to Restore America's Standing in the World, Myths, Illusions, and Peace: Finding a New Direction for America in the Middle East and Doomed to Succeed: The US-Israeli Relationship from Truman to Obama; former member of President Obama's National Security Council and as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's special adviser on Iran; Special Middle East Envoy for the Clinton Administration, he played a leading role pursuing the same issues under President George Bush, Sr.

FROM Dennis Ross

US-Israeli Relations and Political Damage Control
To the Point

US-Israeli Relations and Political Damage Control Benjamin Netanyahu's latest visit to Washington may or may not lead to better relations during and after the presidency of Barack Obama. After yesterday's closed-door White House meeting, the Prime Minister got an award from a neoconservative group critical of the President.

33 min, 22 sec Nov 10, 2015

In Talks with Iran, It's Another Day, Another Delay
To the Point

In Talks with Iran, It's Another Day, Another Delay In Vienna today, negotiators in the Iran nuclear talks have extended their deadline until next Tuesday as they struggle toward a permanent solution. At the same time, the European Union has extended its suspension of economic sanctions for another week.

34 min, 23 sec Jun 30, 2015

The President, the Pope and the Saudis
To the Point

The President, the Pope and the Saudis Today, President Obama went to the Vatican for the first time since Francis was elected Pope a year ago. The President presented Pope Francis a gift of seeds today, perhaps suggesting his Administration wants a re-boot in relations with the Vatican.

35 min, 38 sec Mar 27, 2014

Obama Gives Netanyahu a Countdown to the Peace Process
To the Point

Obama Gives Netanyahu a Countdown to the Peace Process Benjamin Netanyahu seemed to be selling peace with the Palestinians today in a speech to AIPAC, the powerful pro-Israel lobby. This, after President Obama publicly questioned Netanyahu's commitment to the peace process and despite opposition from within Netanyahu's political party.

35 min, 39 sec Mar 04, 2014

New Diplomatic Opportunities for Syria and Iran
To the Point

New Diplomatic Opportunities for Syria and Iran President Obama's threat to bomb Syria for its use of chemical weapons was, in part, a warning to Iran about its nuclear program. It also helped reassure Israel about US willingness to use force in the Middle East. Now, just two weeks later and with the UN about to open a new session tomorrow, it's all about diplomacy.

27 min, 31 sec Sep 23, 2013

The US and Iran: Diplomacy or Confrontation?
Which Way, L.A.?

The US and Iran: Diplomacy or Confrontation? The US has categorically denied any role in yesterday's assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist or the recent deadly attack on an Iranian missile facility. But two American aircraft carrier battle groups are near Iranian shores with a third on the way, and the US is imposing new sanctions that could do real damage to Iran's oil economy.

27 min, 1 sec Jan 12, 2012

The US and Iran: Diplomacy or Confrontation?
To the Point

The US and Iran: Diplomacy or Confrontation? The US has categorically denied any role in yesterday's assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist or the recent deadly attack on an Iranian missile facility, and says an attack on Iran is not inevitable.

37 min, 51 sec Jan 12, 2012

Israeli and Palestinian Leaders Agree to Negotiating Plan
To the Point

Israeli and Palestinian Leaders Agree to Negotiating Plan There's been growing skepticism that Israel and the Palestinians could even agree on a framework for resuming Middle East peace negotiations. But today, after a lapse of seven years, President Bush said the time is right.

42 min, 49 sec Nov 27, 2007

General David Petraeus on Capitol Hill
To the Point

General David Petraeus on Capitol Hill Before General David Patraeus or Ambassador Ryan Crocker said a word to a joint committee of Congress , Democrats and Republicans were exchanging partisan charges. Democrat Tom Lantos said he respected the witnesses personally, but felt they were sent to convince Americans that victory is at hand.

42 min, 44 sec Sep 10, 2007

In the Middle East, New Strategies or More of the Same?
To the Point

In the Middle East, New Strategies or More of the Same? Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice announced today that the US today will lift the embargo placed on the Palestinian Authority when Hamas won parliamentary elections 18 months ago.  Also today, the European Union said it will resume direct aid to the Palestinian Authority now that Hamas is out of the government.  Prime Minister Ehud Olmert,…

Jun 18, 2007

What Next for US Policy on the Middle East?
To the Point

What Next for US Policy on the Middle East? Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert arrived at the White House today as James Baker's so-called Iraq Study Group has been meeting with the foreign policy team. It's believed that Baker and new Defense Secretary-designate Robert Gates favor negotiations with Iran. British Prime Minister Tony Blair will address the Iraq Study Group tomorrow.

Nov 13, 2006

Is It Time to Change Course in Iraq after All?
To the Point

Is It Time to Change Course in Iraq after All? It's been another bloody day in Iraq with at least 24 civilians killed in a suicide bombing in Mosul; 73 Americans have been killed already this month, which is on the way to becoming the worst month for US casualties in more than two years.

35 min, 44 sec Oct 19, 2006

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Politics, the World Order and Donald Trump’s New Year
To the Point

Politics, the World Order and Donald Trump’s New Year Newly divided government could mean change in this new year… or not. House Democrats don’t always stick together--and presidential campaigns could get in the way. The GOP might not heed Mitt Romney’s call for respectability. Meantime, will America’s allies unify to sustain world order without America’s leadership?

47 min, 39 sec Jan 03, 2019

National Security: An Adult in the Room
To the Point

National Security: An Adult in the Room America’s mainstream media are obsessed with President Trump’s off-hand policymaking in military and foreign affairs. But his mistakes don’t justify the unquestioned authority given the Pentagon, the CIA and the FBI. William Arkin is quitting NBC News with a scathing assessment. He says the national security state has created a condition of “perpetual war” without making America safer--and that the media are failing to report it. L ater on our Climate Change Update segment: how the government shutdown is hurting American science.

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Belly up to the Barr
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Belly up to the Barr Bill Barr is set to reprise his role as Attorney General, but this time for the Trump administration. Why would he want the job now?

28 min, 28 sec Jan 16, 2019

What charter school growth has to do with the LA teachers strike
KCRW Features

What charter school growth has to do with the LA teachers strike The Los Angeles’ teachers strike entered its fourth day today, with talks scheduled to   resume this afternoon   at City Hall.

5 min, 17 sec Jan 21, 2019

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