The U.S. war in Iraq resulted in the rise of the long-suppressed Iraqi Shiites and coincidentally, unfortunately for Washington, closer ties with Shiite Iran. But a stalwart Iraqi nationalism and a wariness of dominance by foreign powers has manifested in some...
The Obama administration is continuing to pursue an agreement with the Iraqi government that would give U.S. defense contractors remaining there beyond 2012 immunity from Iraqi law. While the approximately 17,000 diplomats and servicemembers working for the State...
Flags Burn as Last US Troops Trickle Out of Iraq | Another ‘end’ comes with declarations of victory
Iraqi Deputy PM: Maliki Becoming a ‘Dictator’ | Warns both US, Iran will regret backing Maliki
Iraq’s Diyala Province to Seek Autonomy | Protests after second province eyes relative independence from Maliki govt
The mercenary company formerly known as Blackwater Inc. is again vying for security contracts with the U.S. and Iraqi governments to re-enter Iraq, after high profile abuses tarnished their name. “As we make changes and they take root and we convince everyone they’re...
Iraq ‘Surprised’ as NATO Announces Training Mission to End This Month | Lack of immunity again at issue
Syrian Conflict Drives Wedge Between Iraq’s Top Parties | Sectarianism in Syria an ugly reminder
Iraqi Oil Minister Urges Kurds to Decide on Independence | Condemns regional govt for making oil deals
Is Criticism of Iraq War ‘Probable Cause?’ Supreme Court to Hear the Case | Detained mall-goer told Cheney Iraq War was ‘disgusting’
