Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'conflict'

Gaza Violence Puts Psychiatrists On Alert

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST

The conflict in Gaza is one of the worst clashes between Palestinians and Israelis in decades. But for people who live in the region, outbursts of violence have been part of everyday life. Two mental health professional — Dr. Nancy DuBrow, of the Center for International Studies and Danny Brahm, of the Israel Center for the Treatment of Psycho trauma in Jerusalem — discuss the affect of violence on mental health.

Rockets From Lebanon Fired Into Northern Israel

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:43:00 EST

Rockets rained down on Israel from southern Lebanon on Thursday, sparking fears of a possible second front in the ongoing conflict with Palestinian militants in Gaza, where the Israeli military has been battling Hamas for nearly two weeks.

Russia's 'Great Gamble': Lessons From Afghanistan

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:47:00 EST

The common view of the Soviet war in Afghanistan was that it was a Soviet territorial grab. But the truth was much more confused, says Gregory Feifer, NPR's Moscow correspondent. He is the author of The Great Gamble, a new history of that conflict.

Amid Mideast Conflict, An Attempt At Comedy

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:34:00 EST

The conflict in the Gaza Strip may not seem like rich material for jokes, but a bunch of comedians are giving it their best shot. The group Seeds for Peace sponsored a night of Israeli and Palestinian humor.

NPR Photographer Faces Risks In Covering Conflict

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:37:00 EST

Photojournalist David Gilkey spoke with Corey Flintoff via telephone Tuesday from Israel. Gilkey had just returned from a reporting trip to Sderot, one of the Israeli towns near the border with Gaza. Here are some excerpts from the interview.

For Israeli Blogger, Conflict Spurs Mixed Emotions

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:46:00 EST

For the last year, two men — one Israeli, one Palestinian — have been blogging about their lives on opposite sides of the Israeli-Gaza border. Online, they call themselves "Hope Man," the Israeli, and "Peace Man," the Palestinian.

Gaza Conflict Plays Out Online Through Social Media

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:30:00 EST

Palestinians and Israelis are telling their stories with text messages and social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook. Now the mainstream media and the Israeli government are getting into the act.

Lebanese Palestinians Unite On Israel-Gaza Fighting

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:14:00 EST

There are splits within the Palestinian community in Lebanon between those who support the Palestinian Authority and peace talks, and those who support Hamas and its rejection of Israel. But all the major Palestinian factions in Lebanon have made a point of working together during the Gaza conflict.

Middle East Conflict Highlights Opposing Views On Peace

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST

Israeli forces launched a deadly ground attack against Hamas this weekend. The move is in response to Hamas firing rockets into southern Israel. Vivian Silver, of Negev Institute for Strategies of Peace and Development in Israel, and Abu Sahmi, of the Palestinian Dialogue Center, discuss the conflict's impact and the divided argument on how peace can be achieved.

Israel Escalates Attacks On Gaza

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:03:00 EST

Israeli fighter jets pounded Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip for the sixth day Thursday, and Palestinian doctors say the death toll in the territory now tops 400. One airstrike Thursday killed senior Hamas leader Nizar Rayyan. Meantime, rocket fire continued to rain down on southern Israel, and a senior Israeli cabinet minister warned that the conflict is far from over.

Gaza Conflict: 1 More Thing For Obama's To-Do List

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:05:00 EST

The conflict in Gaza presents a challenge for the incoming Obama administration, which already was facing a packed Middle East agenda. Leslie Gelb tells Steve Inskeep that the question now is whether the situation in Gaza will make it harder for President-elect Barack Obama to keep his campaign promises of active peacemaking between the Israelis and Palestinians. Gelb is a former state and defense department official and president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Experts Weigh How Gaza Fighting May End

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST

Three Middle East experts discuss how the current conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza might end. Dore Gold, former Israeli ambassador to the U.N., Ambassador Edward Djerejian, director of the James Baker Institute of Public Policy at Rice University, and Rashid Khalidi, Edward Said professor of modern Arab Studies at Columbia University, offer their insight.

Mayhem On Gaza Ignites Debate In U.S.

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST

The year comes to an explosive end in the Middle East. Israel is now in its fifth day of air attacks on Gaza, rejecting a recent ceasefire proposal. The conflict is among the deadliest in recent history. Radio hosts Ray Hanani and Thom Hartmann describe how the fighting has their listeners speaking out.

Egypt Can Be A Peacemaker In Gaza

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

For a fifth day, Israeli jets and assault helicopters pounded Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip. Egypt borders one side of Gaza and could play an important role in solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Scott Lasensky of the U.S. Institute of Peace, talks with Steve Inskeep about what Egypt can do to help establish peace in the Gaza Strip.

Israeli Continues Air Strikes In Gaza

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

Heavy Israeli air strikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip continued overnight and today. The death toll is rising and Gaza hospital officials say they are overwhelmed. Palestinians say more than 270 people have been killed so far, what aid groups are calling the highest two day death toll in the conflict since the 1967 war. Weekend Edition Host Liane Hansen talks to NPR's Eric Westervelt in Jerusalem about the situation.

Third Reich Returns: 'Valkyrie,' 'Defiance' and 'Good'

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:02:00 EST

Despite all the chest-thumping warriors in the new Nazi-themed releases, there isn't much inner conflict in Valkyrie or Defiance. If you want WWII drama, Bob Mondello recommends the new film adaptation of C.P. Taylor's play Good.

Military Preps For Buildup Of Troops In Afghanistan

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:56:00 EST

Plans are underway to deploy at least 20,000 more American troops to Afghanistan next year. Senior officials are deciding where and how to use the additional troops, while the government is finishing three strategy reviews of the conflict there.

The Elders: Moral Authority Without Superpowers

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:10:00 EST

The group consists of a dozen former world leaders who tackle global issues such as war, poverty and human rights, as a group of elders would resolve conflicts in an African village. Musician Peter Gabriel came up with the concept in 1999.

Sec. Rice Visits India In Wake Of Mumbai Attacks

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and a top U.S. military official are visiting India in attempts to ease tensions between India and Pakistan. John Elliott, contributor to Forbes Magazine, discusses the conflict between the two nuclear powers and what officials can do.

U.S. Tries To Ease Tension Between India, Pakistan

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

U.S. officials are trying to prevent a military conflict between India and Pakistan over the Mumbai attacks. India and Pakistan are both U. S. allies, and Washington sees each as a critical component in the fight against terrorism. The Mumbai attacks could present a setback in a recent warming of relations between the two countries.

World Takes Notice As Violence Spreads In Congo

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

The Human Rights Watch released a report yesterday alleging that widespread abuse and terror continue in the Congo. As rebels and government forces clash, the UN is working to return peace to the country. NPR's East Africa Correspondent Gwen Thompkins and Georgette Gagnon, of Human Rights Watch, update listeners on the conflict.

Mining For Diamonds In The Canadian Rough

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:58:00 EST

A surge of diamond mining in northern Canada aims to be a boon for the economy. Running a mining operation in the remote tundra region of the Northwest Territories is costly and challenging, but demand for conflict-free diamonds is high.

Experts Urge Obama To Engage Early On Middle East

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST

Some experts are advising President-elect Barack Obama and his transition team to show early engagement in what they see as the region's core issue: the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. European officials have put the Middle East peace process at the top of their wish list for a new U.S. foreign policy approach.

New Details Surface About Georgia-Russia War

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:38:00 EST

In the three months since the conflict between Georgia and Russia over the breakaway province of South Ossetia, details have come to light about how and why Georgia ended up going head-to-head against the much larger Russian army.

High Court Tackles Campaign Financing

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:37:00 EST

For years, the Supreme Court has refused to be drawn into the controversy over whether campaign contributions to judicial candidates create a conflict of interest. But Friday, amid growing concern over the role of money in state court elections, the justices agreed to review a case testing whether elected judges can participate in cases involving large campaign contributors.