Gideon Rose, editor of Foreign Affairs magazine and author of the book How Wars End: Why We Always Fight the Last Battle, discusses President Obama's address at the U.N. General Assembly and the dynamics animating this year's gathering.
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Obama calls for a UN Security Council resolution "for Assad to keep his commitments" to hand over chemical weapons in Syria.
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Obama says that those "supporting the moderate opposition" in Syria must work to convince them to maintain civil institutions.
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Obama says US often criticized for meddling in Middle East, but equally criticized for not intervening and letting people suffer.
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Obama says recent Iranian statements "should offer the basis for a meaningful agreement" on nuclear weapons. #UN
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Obama says US diplomatic efforts will focus on two "core" issues in Middle East: Iran's nuclear efforts, and Israel-Palestinian conflict.
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