The people of Gaza are trapped. Israel has sealed the border, and they have no way to leave the Gaza Strip to do business. Richard Engel borderbusinessgaza Change image and share on social
ISIS is in many ways a creation of the Syrian regime. Richard Engel creationisiregime Change image and share on social
The U.S. invaded the wrong country, destroying an odious government that was not responsible for 9/11. I don't know how you recover from invading the wrong country, no matter how you spin it. Richard Engel countrydestroygovernment Change image and share on social
The Muslim Brotherhood, or 'the Brotherhood' for short, is an Islamic group founded in Egypt in 1928. It has been pursuing a secret campaign to take over the government since its creation. Richard Engel brotherhoodcampaigncreation Change image and share on social
The U.S. spent billions of dollars to build a secular, professional national Iraqi army but failed because, despite all the U.S.-supplied guns, tanks and planes, the Iraqi military fell apart when challenged by a band of terrorists. Richard Engel armybandbillion share on social
Unfortunately, the American policy towards Pakistan is just to worry and express concern, and that is not a clear policy at all. Richard Engel americanclearconcern Change image and share on social
I think the Chinese model is one that appeals more and more in the developing world. People see that an authoritarian state can hold onto power, can hold on to stability and can drive the economy forward. Richard Engel appealauthoritarianchinese share on social
Any information about U.S. special operations forces is highly sensitive. Richard Engel forcehighlyinformation Change image and share on social
In 2009, Hamas was relatively new to power. It had won elections just three years earlier and was flexing its newfound strength via a war with its old enemy, Israel, which it officially wants destroyed. Richard Engel destroyearlyelection share on social
The Syrians are better suited to sort out their internal divisions than anyone else. Richard Engel divisioninternalsort Change image and share on social
