Iraq Withdrawal? Obama and Clinton Expanding US Paramilitary Force in Iraq Iraq Withdrawal? Obama and Clinton Expanding US Paramilitary Force in Iraq
Using private forces is a backdoor way of continuing a substantial US presence under the cover of "diplomatic security" in Iraq.
Jul 22, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill
Tehran’s Coup in Iraq, Part III Tehran’s Coup in Iraq, Part III
Iran is tightening its grip in Baghdad, and once again there’s talk of violence.
May 5, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Tehran’s Coup in Iraq, Part II Tehran’s Coup in Iraq, Part II
The U.S. is powerless to intervene in politics in Baghdad. Needed: a U.S.-Iran political accord to help stabilize Iraq.
Apr 27, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Iraq After the Elections Iraq After the Elections
Despite signs that Iraqis are disenchanted with sectarian politics, the electorate's votes still broke sharply along communal lines.
Apr 16, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Iraqi Rubik’s Cube The Iraqi Rubik’s Cube
As the election results emerge, it seems like each combination of parties is more dangerous than all the others.
Mar 25, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Not Chalabi’s Iraq Not Chalabi’s Iraq
The neocons go to war against each other over Ahmed Chalabi's perfidy.
Mar 22, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Hopeful Signs in Iraq? Hopeful Signs in Iraq?
Results are unknown, so far, and the threat of violence still simmers.
Mar 9, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Exit Strategies for Afghanistan and Iraq Exit Strategies for Afghanistan and Iraq
Members of Congress who oppose the US military presence in Afghanistan and Iraq are divided on strategies to force de-escalation.
Mar 8, 2010 / Tom Hayden
Violence on Eve of Iraq Vote Violence on Eve of Iraq Vote
Will sectarianism trump secular nationalism? Chalabi, and Iran, hopes so.
Mar 3, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss