The fact that the war is lost is virtually accepted wisdom at this point

Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki seems to be preoccupied with his own authority, instead of the security of the country

Insists Useless Frozen Wasteland 'Sacred' to Government

US Won't Attack Syria 'Unless the International Community Backs Involvement'

Army Announces Criminal Investigation

Not only does such a policy fail to meet the administration's own legal guidelines, but it is laying the groundwork for violent blowback

Plans for occupation in 2015 and beyond

Despite Mostly Intact Ceasefire, Civilians Avoid Past Battlegrounds

Barak: P5+1 Talks Don't Exempt Iran From Attack

UN Observers Tour Southern City of Daraa

Google Declines Official Comment on Controversial Bill

UN Human Rights Chief Urges Halt to Violence

Publicly Cheering About War, But Privately Officials Concerned About Dwindling Security

PM Not Present at Delegation Meeting

Trying to counter perceptions that allies are ducking out early, US officials claim no plans have changed