Thursday, January 8, 2009

Iraq war (2003-)

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Disgusting Democratic Partisanship in Ohio

Some Democrats in Ohio are criticizing serving in the military. more >>

U.S. Marines in Iraq's Sunni Heartland Prepare to Pull Back From Once-Violent Cities

Violence has plummeted in the insurgency's birthplace, but the fragile gains could be reversed. more >>

Syrians 'Clearly Have Harbored' Al Qaeda in Iraq, Says U.S. General

Maj. Gen. John Kelly says Syria, once a conduit for terrorists to enter Iraq, has become a "sanctuary." more >>

For U.S. Marines Catching Electricity Thieves in Iraq, It's Groundhog Day

Visits to a water treatment facility always turn up cables siphoning electricity from generators. more >>

John McCain and Barack Obama on Iraq and Afghanistan

Violence is down in Iraq, but voters are still asking questions about troop withdrawal. more >>

Blackberries Are Back in Baghdad

Cellular phone coverage is getting reliable in the international zone. more >>

Iraq Planning Continues Despite Presidential Election

Adm. Mike Mullen says he's not in a 'strategic holding pattern.' more >>

In the Former Cradle of Iraq's Insurgency, a U.S. Military Base Prepares to Close

U.S. combat troops will soon depart Camp Fallujah, which saw some of the conflict's bloodiest battles. more >>

Petraeus Offers Words of Caution on Iraq, Afghanistan Outlook

The new head of U.S. Central Command praises the drop in violence in Iraq, but warns of "storm clouds." more >>

Iraq, the Surge, and the Sunni Awakening: Not So Fast, Jack

The Sunni Awakening had more to do with recent gains in Iraq than did the surge. more >>

The World That Bush Will Leave to His Successor

The victor in November will work his way on—and around—the Bush legacy. more >>

The Surge Worked, but Will McCain Admit the Rest of the Facts?

Will John McCain admit where his foreign policies have failed and Barack Obama had it right? more >>

Gates Says Pentagon Will Try to Stop Prioritizing Iraq Over Afghanistan

The shift in strategy could allow more troops to be sent to Afghanistan, but it comes with big risks. more >>

Data Points: Iraqi Refugees

The U.S. has surpassed its goal of resettling 12,000 Iraqi refugees. more >>

Four Challenges Petraeus Leaves Behind for His Successor in Iraq

Gen. Odierno must manage Sunni militias, a U.S. troop drawdown, the flashpoint of Kirkuk, and Sadr. more >>

Sarah Palin's "Iraq Trip"—All the Way up to the Border

Does her visit to the border give her a deep understanding of the situation on the ground? more >>

Seriously? Sarah Palin

She's been focused on Iraq since 9/11? more >>

Veterans of Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan Campaign For Seats in Congress

They may be battle-tested, but the running for office is a whole new challenge. more >>

How Barack Obama Sees the World's Challenges

Foreign policy advisor Susan Rice on the candidate's worldview. more >>

Swing Voters Look for Bipartisan Solutions to Economic Woes, Iraq

A focus group in Denver showed voters are fed up with the state of politics. more >>

The Iraq Decisions That the Next President, Whether It’s Obama or McCain, Will Face

In a new book, war correspondent Linda Robinson also assesses the performance of Gen. David Petraeus. more >>

How America Is Squandering Its Wealth and Power

Andrew Bacevich, a military veteran and scholar, blames the Bush administration and the American people more >>

From the Battlefield to the Campaign Trail

In Minnesota congressional race, a veteran of Iraq takes on a veteran politician. more >>

Hot Docs: An Impending Oil Crunch, New Orleans, Dirty Dining, and More

Today's selection of timely reports. more >>

A U.S. General Assesses Security in Northern Iraq

Problems include Kirkuk tensions and about 7 insurgent groups. more >>

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