Assad, Hafez
As North Korea and Syria begin their respective dynastic transitions, the world is left to ponder the implications of these developments on regional stability and peace. The simultaneous events, where power has passed from a dictator to his son, have raised hopes of a more modern and outward-looking approach to
Assad, Hafez
Hafez al-Assad ruled Syria for 30 years, transforming it from a coup-prone pawn into a regional power. His fixation on reclaiming the Golan Heights made him Israel's last Arab neighbor to resist a negotiated peace. His successor, Bashar al-Assad, faces the challenge of integrating Syria's closed
Peace negotiations
US President Bill Clinton and Syrian President Hafez al-Assad met in Damascus, pledging to accelerate the peace process between Israel and Syria. Assad expressed willingness to establish normal relations with Israel in exchange for the full return of the Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. The two leaders expressed
Peace negotiations
U.S. President Bill Clinton's visit to Israel turned into a disappointment as he failed to secure significant progress in negotiations with Syria. Despite his efforts to enlist Syrian President Hafez Assad in supporting the campaign against terrorism, Assad skirted public condemnation of terrorist acts carried out by
Peace negotiations
Syrian President Hafez Assad and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin have been calling for a "peace of the brave" and "brave steps" respectively, in their ongoing peace negotiations. Following a summit in Geneva between Mr. Assad and US President Bill Clinton, the prospects for an Israeli-Syrian
Peace negotiations
US President Bill Clinton and Syrian President Hafez al-Assad met in Geneva on Sunday, marking the first time the two leaders have met in person. The summit aimed to give impetus to Middle East peace talks resuming in Washington next week. Despite expectations, US officials say they do not anticipate
Clinton, Bill
U.S. President Bill Clinton and Syrian President Hafez Assad met in Geneva on Sunday for over 5 hours to discuss Middle East peace. The meeting focused on the "peace of the brave" process initiated in Madrid in 1991. Key outcomes include U.S. and Syria's
Clinton, Bill
U.S. President Bill Clinton and Syrian President Hafez Assad met for over 5 hours in Geneva, engaging in a comprehensive discussion about Middle East peace. The meeting marked a significant step towards achieving a "peace of the brave" in the region, with the U.S. and Syria
Clinton, Bill
U.S. President Bill Clinton and Syrian President Hafez Assad arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, on Saturday, preparing for a crucial three-hour meeting on Sunday, aimed at resolving key issues in the Middle East peace process. The diplomatic efforts aim to address several critical issues, including the Israeli occupation of the
United Nations
In a significant development, UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali has expressed the organization's readiness to play a role in the Middle East peace process, announcing a willingness to facilitate a workable conclusion to the ongoing talks. A meeting between Boutros-Ghali and Syrian President Hafez Assad at the Hotel Intercontinental
United Nations
A sprawling 4-square kilometer security zone was cordoned off in Geneva, Switzerland, to protect the brief summit of US President Bill Clinton and Syrian President Hafez Assad. The area, near the Palais des Nations, was hastily fortified with military and police presence, including over 4,000 personnel and military checkpoints.
