David Schenker

ElBaradei Sounds Warning as Egypt’s Mursi Sees More Defections

Nobel Peace laureate Mohamed ElBaradei sounded a warning about growing polarization in Egypt, criticizing President Mohamed Mursi just hours before U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s arrived today.

Kerry Hears Appeals to Do More During ‘Listening Tour’

Secretary of State John Kerry described his first overseas trip as the top U.S. diplomat as a listening tour.

Egypt’s $1.5 Billion U.S. Aid Questioned Amid Crackdown

U.S. lawmakers are questioning whether to continue sending $1.5 billion a year in aid to Egypt, setting the stage for cuts or conditions that may weaken relations, jeopardize Egypt’s peace treaty with Israel, and hurt U.S. defense companies.

Islamist Win Seen as Plus for Egypt Stability -- for Now

The victory of Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Mursi in Egypt’s presidential election will re-establish the stability the U.S. seeks in the Middle Eastern nation, if only temporarily.

U.S.-Egypt Tensions Persist as Democracy Workers Leave Egypt

U.S. pro-democracy workers facing trial in Egypt for illegally accepting foreign funds left the country yesterday, with the cases against them unresolved and tensions between the two nations still high.

U.S.-Egypt Tensions Persist as Pro-Democracy Workers Allowed to Leave

U.S. pro-democracy workers facing trial in Egypt for illegally accepting foreign funds left the country yesterday, with the cases against them unresolved and tensions between the two nations still high.

Syrian Rebels on Terror List Show U.S. Unease on Factions

The Obama administration’s designation of a Syrian rebel group as a terrorist organization reflects unease about the factions receiving support from U.S. allies in the fight against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Syria’s Collapse Would Reverberate Throughout the Mideast

The assassination of three Syrian military leaders loyal to President Bashar al-Assad may hasten the end of his family’s four-decade rule, an upheaval that would affect the security and influence of Israel, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon and other neighboring states.

U.S. to Evacuate Citizens Amid Libya Crackdown on Protesters

The U.S. announced plans to evacuate its citizens from Libya after Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said their safety was the “highest priority” during a violent crackdown on protesters in the country, which holds Africa’s largest oil reserves.

Obama, Jordan’s Abdullah Put Syria at Top of Agenda in Oval Office Meeting

President Barack Obama said the Syrian regime’s bloody crackdown on dissenters was the most pressing issue he discussed with Jordan’s King Abdullah during an Oval Office meeting.

"They want a more robust U.S. policy."

- David Schenker on Mar 06, 2013

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U.S. Stocks Recover From Early Drop as P&G Leads Dow Gain

U.S., European Stocks Drop While Japan Equities Rebound

P&G Says A.G. Lafley Rejoins as Chairman, CEO

Pakistan Airlines Plane Intercepted by Fighters Over U.K.

Wal-Mart Plasters Stores With Green Dots to Stay Stocked