All posts tagged "Ryan Crocker"

Some Middle East experts are throwing cold water on the Obama administration's contention that a limited missile strike on Syria won't actually result in more violence and a further destabilization of the region. According to an article at the top of the New York Times website, even a well-executed strategic strike against the nation could aggravate tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia -- both nations that seek to dominate the region politically and militarily -- and actually have the effect of buoying up Syria's beleaguered President Bashar al-Assad.

WASHINGTON — US Ambassador Ryan Crocker to Kabul said the ability of Afghan security forces to respond to a wave of coordinated attacks Sunday across Afghanistan were a "clear sign of progress."