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Nov 1, 2015

Jones on Iran and Terrorism

By General James L. Jones Jr.

The National quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Chairman General James L. Jones, Jr. on possibilities for regional corporation against terrorism between Gulf Cooperation Council countries:

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Nov 1, 2015

Stein on President Erdogan

By Aaron Stein

Buzzfeed quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Aaron Stein on the implications of President Erdogan and his party’s victory in the recent Turkish elections:

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Oct 31, 2015

Hof on Regional Efforts to Solve the Crisis in Syria

By Frederic Hof

Reuters quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Frederic C. Hof on President Obama’s decision to send US special operations forces to Syria, and why it may lead more regional powers to provide on-the-ground assistance:

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Oct 31, 2015

Hof on Special Operations in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

Defense News quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Frederic C. Hof on the effectiveness of sending US special operations forces to Syria to advise anti-ISIS groups:

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Oct 31, 2015

Hof on Obama’s Policy in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

The Associated Press quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Frederic C. Hof on President Obama’s announcement to deploy special operations troops to Syria:

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Oct 31, 2015

Hof on Syria Policy

By Frederic Hof

The Fayo Observer quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Frederic C. Hof on the change in the Obama administration’s military policy and action in Syria to combat ISIS:

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Oct 31, 2015

Hof on the Situation in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

The Guardian quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Frederic C. Hof on the effect of sending US special operations forces to Syria:

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Oct 30, 2015

Ricciardone on Egypt’s Democracy

By Francis J. Ricciardone

Vice President and Rafik Hariri Center Director Francis J. Ricciardone joins BBC to discuss upcoming elections in Egypt:

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Oct 30, 2015

Itani on the Syrian Peace Talks in Vienna

By Faysal Itani

McClatchy DC quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Fellow Faysal Itani on why no Syrians have been invited to the peace talks in Vienna:

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Oct 30, 2015

Itani on US Special Forces in Syria

By Faysal Itani

Agence France-Presse quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Fellow Faysal Itani on President Obama’s announcement that he will be sending US Special Operations forces and additional planes and fighter jets to Syria, and whether it will be enough to make significant gains against ISIS:

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