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Multiple Crises in the Middle East as US Influence Declines
With increased violence in Iraq and Yemen, and continuing chaos in Libya and Syria, the Obama Administration is accused of lacking a "coherent policy." In one fight, it shares an enemy with Iran; in another fight, it's the other way around — with a deadline for nuclear talks looming tomorrow.
By Warren Olney • • 1 min readWith increased violence in Iraq and Yemen, and continuing chaos in Libya and Syria, the Obama Administration is accused of lacking a "coherent policy." In one fight, it shares an enemy with Iran; in another fight, it's the other way around — with a deadline for nuclear talks looming tomorrow. Now the Arab League, led by American allies, is taking what could be a historic step: forming its own military command. Does the US have any choice -- other than trying to keep up with unpredictable changes in the world's most volatile region?
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- 40:51Barney Frank on Coming Out in Congress