Laura Gottesdiener / TomDispatchJun 16, 2019
Two Iraqi activists talk about the rising threat of another U.S. war in the Middle East and their collective two decades of peace work. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigMay 27, 2019
This Memorial Day, spare us the flyover jets, flag-wielding honor guards and other patriotic mush of 21st-century popular culture. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
PHILIP ISSA / The Associated PressDec 27, 2018
Containing foreign influence has become a hot-button issue in Baghdad, and the president's trip has provoked vociferous backlash. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigApr 26, 2018
What defense? Offensive war is the new normal for the U.S. military, which has been playing "away games" since 1898 and losing since 1950. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / Antiwar.comMar 24, 2018
Why does the citizenry act shocked when a disgruntled veteran commits a heinous act? Americans have sent millions of troopers to wage pointless wars. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J.S. DaviesMar 15, 2018
The U.S. military has refused to keep a tally of Iraqi deaths, but the best-sourced estimate shows a catastrophic 2.4 million fatalities. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / TomDispatchDec 19, 2017
Like Barack Obama and George W. Bush, President Trump has opted for continuing, even escalating, America’s war for the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA and SUSANNAH GEORGE / The Associated PressDec 9, 2017
The U.S. State Department applauds the announcement by Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigDec 1, 2017
The U.S. is about to sell out the Kurds. The next time we need loyal allies in the Middle East, don’t be surprised to hear crickets. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentOct 16, 2017
On Sunday night, artillery duels broke out between Iraqi army forces and Kurdish Peshmerga paramilitary personnel to the south of the city of Kirkuk. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Juan Cole / Informed CommentSep 19, 2017
Kurdistan Regional Government President Massoud Barzani says he will power through the referendum despite protests. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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