Breaking: Ross not envoy to Iran
Photo: Scott J. Ferrell / Congressional Quarterly / Getty NBC’s Andrea Mitchell is reporting that Dennis Ross will not be appointed Obama’s special envoy to Iran, and that he will instead act as a “strategic advisor” on Iran and the Persian Gulf at the State Department. After months of speculation, it appears that the Obama […]
A Critical Decision in the Midst of the New Administration
Obama has taken office. His first day was filled with phone calls to the leaders of Egypt, Jordan, Israel and the president of the Palestinian Authority. It is evident that Obama is making an early effort to deal with the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, an effort that was lacking in the administration of George. W. Bush. Yet, […]
Update: Dennis Ross to serve as MidEast “Ambassador at Large”; or is he?
It seems that Dennis Ross’ role in the Obama administration will not be confined to the Iran portfolio as had earlier been suspected. Bloomberg, AP and others are reporting that Ross will be in charge of the entire Middle East, acting as sort of a “regional Secretary of State.” No word yet on who will […]
Sources confirming Dennis Ross appointment as Iran envoy
According to Marc Ambinder, transition officials are confirming now that Dennis Ross will be appointed as the chief envoy to Iran under President Obama. Though it’s not official until the administration announces it formally, this is looking like a done deal. Ross is best known for his work as chief negotiator on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict […]
Breaking: Obama to appoint special envoy to Iran
from the Washington Times: EXCLUSIVE: Obama to create Iran outreach post Eli Lake, THE WASHINGTON TIMES Friday, December 19, 2008 The incoming Obama administration plans to create a new position to coordinate outreach to Iran and is considering a number of senior career diplomats, State Department officials and Iran specialists say. President-elect Barack Obama promised […]