Entries from Michael Young at PostGlobal tagged with 'Syria'
Being a Bargaining Chip May Mean Survival
Western reporters long ago lost their "white flag" of neutrality. My own concern, however, is as much for local reporters in crisis countries, whose fates rarely get written up. While captured Western journalists are valued prizes to be bartered for political gain, local reporters lack such value and are quickly killed.
Syria's Demands, Hezbollah's Mistakes
Beirut, Lebanon - Minister Pierre Gemayel assassination in Lebanon must be understood in the context of the ongoing effort by Syria to undermine the tribunal currently being set up to try those accused of killing late prime minister, Rafiq Hariri.
Break the Shiites Away from Hezbollah
Beirut, Lebanon - Secretary Rice should ensure that any future peace plan offers an route for the quick return of Shiite refugees to the areas which Israeli bombs forced them from while leaving open the possibility of Lebanese constitutional reform...
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