Faith and Conflict
Religious faith and institutions can be positive factors in peacebuilding. But there are also many potential pitfalls.
The Royal Treatment: Saudi Involvement in Iraq Overlooked
Iran is on the hot seat these days while the threat from Saudi Arabia is ignored.
Annotate This… President Bush’s Sept 13 Speech to the Nation on Iraq
In this edition of Annotate This… Stephen Zunes and Erik Leaver analyze Bush’s statements and offer an alternative interpretation of the situation on the ground.
After Petraeus
UFPJ Talking Points #52: Congress bedazzled, the people betrayed.
Bush Won’t Stop the Bucks
Trying to paper over political problems in Iraq by sinking additional American greenbacks into military operations misses the point entirely.
Death at a Distance: The U.S. Air War
The mostly hidden story of escalated aerial bombardments in Iraq and elsewhere in the region.
The Dangers of Scolding an Embattled Arab Leader
The last few days have brought a flurry of tense words between the Bush administration and Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki. Make no mistake: these words are dangerous.
Misunderstanding Muqtada al-Sadr
Muqtada al-Sadr and his followers are deeply embedded in the political structures of the new Iraqi state, regardless of how Muqtada might currently challenge the legitimacy of that state because of its dependence on U.S. support.
Iraq: Finding the Diamonds?
The Bush administration is looking for signs of hope in Iraq. But it’s coming up against the reality of resistance.
Counting Troops in Iraq
Congress is finally talking withdrawal but no one is talking about how many U.S. troops will remain in Iraq.
Putting the President in His Place
Congress can scale back the imperial presidency by acting now on Iraq and signing statements.
Turkey vs. Iraq?
Turkey is massing troops on its border with Iraq. Can it be dissuaded from invading?
Iraq Equals Israel?
By comparing Iraq to Israel, Bush did the cause of Middle East reform little good.
Earth to Bush: Iraq isnt South Korea
The Iraq-South Korea connection: a warning flag, and a chance to open up debate on U.S. “occupations” around the globe.
Ban Ki Whom?
Ban Ki Moon’s first six months as UN Secretary General have registered on the low decibel end of the scale.