Armed Conflicts

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

KBR on Trial–At Last KBR on Trial–At Last

 Five years after alerting authorities that she was gang-raped in Iraq, KBR/Halliburton employee Jamie Leigh Jones will finally get her day in court

Apr 16, 2010 / Karen Houppert

Banking on Chalabi Banking on Chalabi

 What is the secret to Ahmad Chalabi's success in Iraq? Some say it lies in his close family ties to the country's leading banks.

Apr 16, 2010 / Aram Roston

Allawi’s Victory Allawi’s Victory

Now it could get ugly.

Mar 27, 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

The Defense Industry Is Pleased with Obama The Defense Industry Is Pleased with Obama

Who says the president is failing to show leadership? In one area at least, there's no sign of flag or falter. If anything, the administration's only becoming more forthright. Sad ...

Feb 3, 2010 / Laura Flanders

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