https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2009/03/29/obama-to-meet-assad/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-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 00:23:30 -0400<![CDATA[Haaretz talks about another area of engagement for the Obama administration. If true, my guess is that Assad won&#8217;t be indicted, maybe not evention mention, in connection with the assassination of Rafik Hariri. Assad would, in that event, literally have gotten away with murder. Who will stand up to him in the region if said rapproachment takes place?]]>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:01:28 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2009/03/29/obama-to-meet-assad-n187629