Guy Taylor
Articles by Guy Taylor
Republicans cite attacks in Benghazi, Boston as Obama security failures
The Obama administration found itself in the cross hairs of mounting Republican frustration Tuesday over national security policy, with particular focus on unanswered questions surrounding the Boston Marathon bombings last month and the terrorist attack last year on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Published May 1, 2013
State Department downplays reports of Benghazi bullying
The State Department sought Tuesday to discredit a media report that claimed the Obama administration has threatened CIA and State Department officials in an attempt to intimidate them from cooperating with lawmakers seeking information about the September 2012 attack on a U.S. diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya. Published April 30, 2013
Boston bombings show a changing face of U.S. terrorism
The Boston Marathon bombings have ignited a debate in Washington and among terrorism analysts over how the wider threat facing the U.S. has evolved since the 9/11 attacks of 2001. Published April 29, 2013
For Boko Haram, U.S. tries to handle with care; Nigerian Islamists tied to al Qaeda
Collusion between the shadowy northern Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram and al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb is raising the specter that internationally linked Islamic terrorism may be reaching deeper into the heart of Africa than the Obama administration is willing to acknowledge. Published April 28, 2013
Syria likely crossed the ‘red line’ with chemical weapons: Now what?
The White House said Thursday that military forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad probably used chemical weapons on a "small scale," reigniting the debate over what role the U.S. should play in trying to topple the regime. Published April 25, 2013
Russia never replied to U.S. requests for more info on Tsarnaev warning
U.S. authorities tried three times in recent years to get more information from Russian officials about the activities of Tamerlan Tsarnaev, but the Kremlin did not reply, according to a U.S. lawmaker briefed Wednesday night about the investigation into the Boston Marathon bombings. Published April 24, 2013
Russia never replied to U.S. requests for more info on Tsarnaev warning
U.S. authorities tried three times in recent years to get more information from Russian officials about the activities of Tamerlan Tsarnaev, but the Kremlin did not reply, according to a U.S. lawmaker briefed Wednesday night about the investigation into the Boston Marathon bombings. Published April 24, 2013
Syria ‘increasingly’ used chemical weapons on own people: Israel
Israel's top military intelligence analyst claimed Tuesday that forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad repeatedly have used chemical weapons during the past 12 months of that country's 2-year-old civil war. Published April 23, 2013
U.S. human rights report cites Iran, Venezuela, Russia
A number of the globe's most powerful countries "continued to repress or attack the means by which individuals can organize, assemble, or demand better performance from their rulers," according to the State Department's annual review of human rights worldwide released Friday. Published April 19, 2013
Secretary of State John Kerry and Mexican counterpart talk jobs, immigration reform
Secretary of State John F. Kerry and his Mexican counterpart touted the growing economic connection between Mexico and the U.S. on Friday, with Mr. Kerry saying that while the security relationship between the two nations remains vital, economic ties are ultimately more important. Published April 19, 2013
Secretary of State John Kerry outlines vision for ‘Pacific Dream’ Asia
Secretary of State John F. Kerry attempted to sharpen the point of the Obama administration's so-called "pivot" to Asia policy here Monday, outlining a vision for what he described as a "Pacific Dream" — not unlike the "American Dream" — in which Asian nations could grow more closely together with each other and the U.S. than ever before on economic and security issues during the decades to come. Published April 15, 2013
North Korea talks hinge on ending nuclear plan; China sides with U.S. on concerns
After meeting with Japanese leaders Sunday, Secretary of State John F. Kerry signaled that the U.S. is prepared to engage in talks with North Korea if it moves toward abandoning its nuclear program. Published April 14, 2013
U.S., China joint statement calls for ‘forceful’ climate change action
While the North Korean issue has dominated headlines around Secretary of State John F. Kerry's visit with Chinese leaders Saturday, the two nations quietly joined in a forward-leaning "joint statement" calling for more action by global leaders to get tough in response to "climate change." Published April 13, 2013
Kerry assured: China committed to getting N. Korea to abandon nuclear weapons
After a day of diplomatic talks with Secretary of State John F. Kerry on Saturday, Chinese authorities here claimed they are committed to working "peacefully" toward the goal of getting North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons. Published April 13, 2013
Kerry lands in Beijing to pressure China on North Korea
Secretary of State John F. Kerry arrived here Saturday hoping to convince Chinese leaders to take a more a more active role in encouraging North Korea to tone down its recent wave of antagonistic rhetoric and nuclear threats. Published April 13, 2013
Kerry scolds North Korea, shoots down reports of nuclear breakthrough
Secretary of State John F. Kerry strongly admonished North Korea on Friday for threatening to attack U.S. allies and interests, but also downplayed reports that Pyongyang has developed a nuclear weapon small enough to fit on the head of a ballistic missile. Published April 12, 2013
China holds key as Kerry arrives in Asia to temper threats from North Korea
SEOUL — Secretary of State John F. Kerry arrived here Friday, within range of North Korea's recent nuclear threats on his first trip to Asia as America's top diplomat -- an expedition that analysts say will be defined by efforts to persuade China to influence Pyongyang away from making further provocations. Published April 11, 2013
Secretary of State John Kerry to attempt to persuade China to rein in North Korea
Secretary of State John F. Kerry will stare down the barrel of North Korea's recent nuclear threats when he arrives here Friday on his first trip to Asia as America's top diplomat — a trip that analysts say will be defined by efforts to persuade China to influence Pyongyang away from making further provocations. Published April 11, 2013
Young South Koreans fear unification with North would create economic burden
With the antagonistic rhetoric and nuclear threats from neighboring North Korea reaching unprecedented heights, it makes sense that South Koreans see the once-conceivable prospect of reunification on the peninsula as increasingly unrealistic. Published April 10, 2013
Bullying tactics by North Korea strengthen U.S., South Korean resolve
Leaders here and in Washington offered cautionary responses Tuesday to North Korea’s latest threat that “thermonuclear war” is imminent, as Japan announced deployment of ballistic-missile interceptors to key locations around Tokyo in preparation for a possible test or attack launch by Pyongyang. Published April 9, 2013
