Why Washington’s War on Terror Failed: The Underrated Saudi Connection
Aug 22, 2014 By continuing contradictory policies in Iraq and Syria, the U.S. has ensured that ISIS can reinforce its fighters in those countries and vice versa. So far, Washington has been successful in escaping blame for the rise of ISIS by putting all the blame on the Iraqi government. In fact, it has created a situation in which ISIS can survive and may well flourish.
Iraq Roundup: Al-Maliki’s Ouster, ISIS’ Onslaught and America’s Airstrikes
Aug 13, 2014 As of Tuesday, longtime Iraq Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki was on his way out, as the long-term outcome for his divided country seemed troubled at best.
Meet Zalmay Khalilzad, ‘A Primary Architect of Iraq’s Current Misery’
Jun 17, 2014 "As jihadists everywhere celebrate their stunning victories in Mosul and Tikrit," Andrew Cockburn writes at the website of Harper's Magazine, "we can only hope that they accord due credit to a man who was indispensable to their success."
Iraqi Law Would Legalize Marriage for 9-Year-Old Girls
Mar 29, 2014 Iraq has recently put forth a controversial draft law that would allow men to marry girls as young as 9 years old and force their wives to have sex without consent. Women would also not be able to leave the house without their husband’s permission.
More Violence as Bomb Explodes in Baghdad
Oct 20, 2013 At least 37 people were killed and 42 injured when a suicide bomber struck a cafe in a Shiite neighborhood, officials say.
Baghdad Lights Up in Ramadan Bomb Attacks
Aug 10, 2013 A string of bomb attacks has hit mainly Shiite neighborhoods of the Iraqi capital, killing at least 40 people during celebrations marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the BBC reports.
Iraqi Officials Fear Full Blown Civil War
May 5, 2013 After the deadliest month of political fighting in five years, Iraq appears to be sliding rapidly into a new civil war that "will be worse than Syria," leaders say.
Explosions Bring Fresh Devastation to Baghdad
Nov 3, 2010 Baghdad was shaken by at least 15 explosions Tuesday, with an estimated death toll ranging from 76 to more than 100. The bombers appeared to favor Shiite targets and were unhindered by Iraqi security.
35 Killed, Scores Wounded in Baghdad Bombings
Jul 7, 2010 Shiite pilgrims en route to worship in Baghdad were the target of a series of bombings that killed at least 35 and wounded 100 on Wednesday, according to the BBC.
They Don’t Build Democracies Like They Used To
Mar 30, 2010 Iraq’s recent election was supposed to remove Nouri al-Maliki from power, but the prime minister, sounding rather like a Bond villain, declared “the game is still very much on.” Now a governmental commission created to keep Baathists out of public life says that on the night before the election it banned six candidates who went on to win.
