https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2009/02/15/the-middle-east/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 03:42:48 -0400<![CDATA[US diplomatic efforts are afoot in the Middle East.  What they are intended to achieve is unclear, but the tone is unmistakeable: let&#8217;s make a deal.  Hillary Clinton is going to Egypt with a bag of money for reconstruction while John Kerry heads for Damascus.]]>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:22:28 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2009/02/15/the-middle-east-n187276