bashar al-assad

Two Wins for Diplomacy

Apr 4, 2007
The British government has successfully negotiated the release of the 15 sailors held for nearly two weeks in Iran Meawhile, over in Damascus, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made major headway in promoting peace in the Middle East in her meetings with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad .

Pelosi Goes Over Bush’s Head

Mar 31, 2007
Over the president's objections, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to visit the president of Syria next weekend. Pelosi's spokesman said the meeting was inspired by the Iraq Study Group, which recommended engaging regional players -- a recommendation the Bush administration has so far ignored.