Military Operations
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 08:12
U.S. President Barack Obama gave a speech to the United Nations General Assembly arguing for international action against the use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime in Syria and discussing challenges and progress in the U.S.-Iranian relationship. He also provided an overarching framework for U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 09:44
State Department Spokesperson Marie Harf addresses the ongoing discussion of a Russian-brokered solution to Syrian chemical weapons possession, rumors of a U.S. citizen killed in Somalia, U.S. opposition to the extended 'state of emergency' in Egypt, U.S.-Brazilian relations, and North Korean nuclear ambitions.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 09:19
State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki addresses discussions between the U.S. and Russia with respect to Syria, the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, the anniversary of the attack on Benghazi, and the detainment of Amir Mirza Hekmati in Iran.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 08:57
U.S. President Barack Obama reiterates arguments in support of military intervention in Syria, but acknowledges a possible diplomatic solution involving the Assad regime surrendering chemical weapons. He concludes by announcing his request that Congress postpone the vote on the authorization of military force.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 07:34
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel testifies in front of the House Armed Services Committee to support military intervention in Syria.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 06:57
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry testifies before the House Committee on Armed Services to support military intervention in Syria.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 07:05
State Department Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf discusses a possible diplomatic resolution to the Syrian chemical weapons crisis, elections in Cambodia and Bangladesh, Dennis Rodman's intelligence gathering in North Korea, the U.S. relationship with Brazil and Candada, the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and aid to Mali.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 06:23
U.S. National Security Adviser Susan E. Rice argues in favor of military intervention in Syria in order to deter the use of weapons of mass destruction around the world.
Monday, September 9, 2013 - 08:46
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power advocates for military action in Syria to punish the Assad regime for use of chemical weapons and protect U.S. security interests in the region and the world.
Monday, September 9, 2013 - 07:00
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Qatari Foreign Minister Khalid bin Muhammad al-Atiyah give a joint press conference following a meeting of many Arab foreign ministry officials with respect to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. They discuss the impending international response to the situation in Syria as well as economic aid to the Palestinian people.