 AP Photo Obama wasn't challenged over America's plans in Syria and Iran in the election. But conflicts in the region could proliferate in his second term. TAGGED: Arab Spring, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Barack ObamaRECOMMENDED ARTICLES| Darkness descends upon the Arab world. Waste, death, and destruction attend a fight for a better life. Outsiders compete for influence and settle accounts. The peaceful demonstrations with which this began, the lofty values that... more ›› |
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| The old America of force may have vanished from the scene. But people around the world would like to have a piece of this new America, the one that seems to be solving its problems. If Mr. Obama can sell it, the world is ready to... more ›› |
| On foreign policy, President Obama effectively posted a sign on the White House lawn last summer that said: Come back after Election Day. Now, the moment has arrived and the world's problems are lining up for Obama's attention. more ›› |
| For some time now, there have been fears that the Arab Spring phenomenon has been heading toward an Arab winter, but recent developments are moving the process in the direction of a hurricane. In Tunisia, the swiftest and least... more ›› |
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