Armed Conflicts

Sects and Solidarity in Iraq Sects and Solidarity in Iraq

Despite talk of civil war, Sunnis and Shiites seem more united than divided.

Feb 17, 2005 / Feature / Dahr Jamail

Getting the Purple Finger Getting the Purple Finger

"The Iraqi people gave America the biggest 'thank you' in the best way we could have hoped for." Reading this election analysis from Betsy Hart, a columnist for the Scripps Howar...

Feb 10, 2005 / Column / Naomi Klein

Letter From Ground Zero Letter From Ground Zero

Introspection is not the purpose of this occasional column, but a moment of it seems appropriate in the wake of the election recently held in Iraq.

Feb 10, 2005 / Jonathan Schell

The UN ‘Scandal’ Report The UN ‘Scandal’ Report

Conservatives' persistent complaints about the United Nations' alleged lack of transparency are belied by the Interim Report of Paul Volcker's Independent Inquiry Committee into ...

Feb 10, 2005 / Ian Williams

Democrats & Withdrawal Democrats & Withdrawal

In the time since the historic election in Iraq, several liberal Democrats in Congress have been trying to kick-start a national debate--or at least a Congressional debate--on wi...

Feb 10, 2005 / David Corn

Law of Unintended Consequences Law of Unintended Consequences

Careful what you wish for in Iraq.

Feb 8, 2005 / Column / Robert Scheer

Democracy Flowers in the Middle East Democracy Flowers in the Middle East

So now this election is done. What will follow it--maybe a Reversal so women can drive Cars in Saudi Arabia?

Feb 3, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Hope and Reality in Iraq Hope and Reality in Iraq

The determination and hopefulness of Iraqis on election day were captured in many dispatches, none better than in one by British journalist Robert Fisk.

Feb 3, 2005 / The Editors

Now, the US Must Get Out of Iraq’s Way Now, the US Must Get Out of Iraq’s Way

After the excellent election news, it's time for Bush to plan a pullout.

Feb 1, 2005 / Column / Robert Scheer

We Could Have Danced All Night We Could Have Danced All Night

(The Bushes Do "My Fair Lady" at the Inaugural Balls)

Jan 27, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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