Vali Nasr and Ray Takeyh write in the current issue of Foreign Affairs (”The Costs of Containing Iran: Washington’s Misguided New Middle East Policy,” Jan.-Feb., 2008) that building a policy around containing Iran will only result in more Sunni extremism, sectarian struggle, and instability in the region. Instead, the U.S. should promote the integration of all nations in the region through “dialogue, compromise, and commerce.” (Go to article) (origins of the principle of “containment” in U.S. foreign policy) (more on Iran)
BBC Middle East- January 5th 2009
Casualties rise in Gaza offensive
Casualties have been pouring into overcrowded hospitals in Gaza as Israel continues its offensive against militant groups. - January 5th 2009
New US embassy opens in Baghdad
The new US embassy in Baghdad - one of the largest and most expensive ever built - is officially opened Iraq's capital. - January 5th 2009
Tehran offers to 'protect' Ebadi
Iran says it will provide security for Nobel Peace Prize-winning lawyer Shirin Ebadi, amid global concern for her safety. - January 4th 2009
Baghdad bomb kills Shia pilgrims
A female suicide bomber kills at least 35 Shia pilgrims including Iranians near a shrine in Baghdad, Iraqi police say. - January 2nd 2009
European flight lands in Baghdad
The first commercial flight between Europe and Iraq in at least 17 years lands at Baghdad airport. - January 2nd 2009
Suicide bomb kills many in Iraq
A suicide bombing kills at least 23 people at a Sunni gathering in a town south of Baghdad, Iraqi police say. - January 1st 2009
Iraq takes control of Green Zone
Iraq takes control of the Green Zone in Baghdad and assumes more powers over foreign troops based in the country. - December 31st 2008
Britain hands suspects to Iraqis
Two Iraqis accused of murdering UK soldiers are handed over to Iraq despite a bar by the European Court of Human Rights. - January 2nd 2009
Dane held for 'shooting Israelis'
A Danish man of Palestinian origin is arrested on suspicion of shooting and wounding two Israeli salesmen in Denmark. - January 2nd 2009
Israel braced for Hamas response
Israel tightens security as Hamas calls a "day of wrath" in protest at Israel's bombing of Gaza, now entering a seventh day.
- January 5th 2009
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