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How General Petraeus Saved the U.S. Economy
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- August 5, 2008
Chaos in Iraq would have pushed oil prices even higher.
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Hot Docs: Stevens' Indictment, Faulty-Wiring Scandal in Iraq, Homeless Numbers, al Qaeda's Outlook, and More
Nation & World
- July 31, 2008
Today's selection of timely reports.
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The Rising Number of Female Suicide Bombers in Iraq
By Alex Kingsbury -
Nation & World
- July 28, 2008
Terrorists recruit women who can slip through security checkpoints.
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Strategists: McCain Can Still Win the Debate Over Iraq
By Liz Halloran -
Nation & World
- July 23, 2008
Despite Obama's trip dominating coverage, strategists think McCain can take control of the argument.
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Visits To Iraq and Afghanistan Deliver Strong Boost to Obama's Image
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- July 22, 2008
Iraq's prime minister effectively endorses Obama's plan, unsettling the McCain campaign.
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Barack Obama Begins Firsthand Look at Baghdad, Talks With Military Leaders
Nation & World
- July 21, 2008
Obama landed in Baghdad today for the first time and scored a major political victory.
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Blog Buzz: Iraq in Translation, Barack Obama's Magic Money Wand, and the <i>New York Times</i>'s Favor to John McCain
Opinion
- July 21, 2008
Iraqis walk back the walk-back, but McCain knows better while Obama raises gobs and the 'Times' says no
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Public Opinion: Barack Obama's Iraq Trip—Bolstering His Credibility or No Difference?
Opinion
- July 21, 2008
Is Obama now better informed on Iraq, or were John McCain's criticisms off base anyway?
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Obama's Lack of Historical Knowledge Clouds His Iraq Position
By Michael Barone -
Michael Barone
- July 17, 2008
For a man educated at Columbia and Harvard, his lack of knowledge is surprising.
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Obama and McCain Debate Iraq and Foreign Policy
By Liz Halloran -
Nation & World
- July 15, 2008
Obama's speech today led McCain to scrap his planned comments and turn to Iraq.
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We're Not Leaving Iraq
By Michael Barone -
Michael Barone
- July 10, 2008
Presidential determination to avoid defeat can be more influential than experts' advice.
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Iraq Should Have an Oil Trust
By Michael Barone -
Michael Barone
- July 7, 2008
A portion of the revenues from oil should go straight back to the people of Iraq.
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Keeping an American Military Presence in Iraq
By Fouad Ajami -
Opinion
- June 26, 2008
Iraqi leaders move toward a "status of forces" agreement with the United States.
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Public Opinion: Progress in Iraq?
Opinion
- June 18, 2008
Is this a sign of long-term problems or a stumble on the way to broader progress?
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A Look Inside the Air Force's Control Center for Iraq and Afghanistan
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- May 29, 2008
Far from the physical battlefields, analysts and targeters hunt the enemy and initiate airstrike.
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Recalling the Shame of Abu Ghraib
By Alex Kingsbury -
Nation & World
- May 20, 2008
Q&A with Philip Gourevitch, coauthor of "Standard Operating Procedure."
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News Buzz: Voting in Oregon and Kentucky, China's Quake Trauma, and More
Nation & World
- May 20, 2008
After today's primaries, the Obama campaign is ready to claim the nomination and move on.
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The World's Most Dangerous Man
By Ted Slafsky, Joannie M. Schrof, Stephen J. Hedges, Richard Z. Chesnoff, Peter Cary, Louise Lief, and Brian Duffy -
Nation & World
- May 16, 2008
Saddam Hussein is amassing a truly terrifying arsenal.
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A Prescient Warning About Saddam Hussein
By Kevin Whitelaw -
Nation & World
- May 16, 2008
In June 1990, U.S. News ran a cover story labeling Saddam "The Most Dangerous Man in the World."
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Russia's Game in a Key Area of the Mideast
By John Law -
Nation & World
- May 16, 2008
Interview with the Shah of Iran.
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The Army Trains a Skeptics Corps to Battle Groupthink
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- May 15, 2008
One lesson from Iraq: More questioning may help avert mistakes.
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Why the U.S. Slashed Bounty on a Terrorist
Nation & World
- May 13, 2008
The military says he's no longer as valuable.
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Iraq Contractor Case Opens New Legal Terrain
Nation & World
- May 12, 2008
The military is court-martialing the first civilian contractor in Iraq.
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