We should have a time to reflect on the accomplishments of the military, of their sacrifices, of their failures. Richard Engel accomplishmentfailuremilitary Change image and share on social
Iraq was home of the Abbasid Caliphate, a golden age when the Muslim world was at the forefront of math, science and medicine. Richard Engel abbasidagecaliphate Change image and share on social
The dangers of an Afghan collapse are many: Afghan deaths, a loss of American prestige, a loss of NATO prestige, a moral blow to U.S. troops and veterans, a Taliban resurgence, huge setbacks for women, and greater power for Pakistan and Pakistani extremists. Richard Engel afghanamericanblow share on social
Faced with the crippling sanctions, Iran could simply decide it is paying too high a cost to pursue its nuclear program and could opt for negotiations and reconciliation with the United States and other members of the international community. This is clearly the preferred option of American leaders. Richard Engel americancommunitycost share on social
Not surprisingly, in most Sunni regions there has little appetite for free U.S.-sponsored elections. Richard Engel appetiteelectionfree Change image and share on social
For decades, Saddam and his Sunni minority had imposed their will on Iraq, carrying on a 14-century tradition of Sunnis controlling Mesopotamia despite a Shiite majority. Richard Engel carrycenturycontrol Change image and share on social
The Muslim Brotherhood is a fundamentalist group. Richard Engel brotherhoodfundamentalistgroup Change image and share on social
Anyone who follows the Middle East and Islamic world in general can't deny it is often a very violent place, that a band of instability now stretches from Algeria to Pakistan. Richard Engel algeriabanddeny Change image and share on social
Traditionally, all the kings of Saudi Arabia have been sons of the founder of Saudi Arabia, and they've gone from one son to the next. Richard Engel arabiafounderhave Change image and share on social