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Of Maps and Might

MARK MONMONIER – This interview marks the beginning of a two-part series exploring the power of maps. Now more than ever it is important to explore the world from a cartographic perspective.
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The Looming Threat of Conflict

ECONOMIST – The Iranians have posed a problem to Washington before now, but in recent weeks the threat has intensified. … Continue reading The Looming Threat of Conflict

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Iranian History Lesson

ABBAS MILANI – Iranian leaders today are learning all the wrong lessons from the Shah’s demise.  Continue reading “Iranian History Lesson”

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Iraq Asserts its Sovereignty

NYT – It is difficult to tell if the recent assertion of authority by the Iraqi government following the withdrawal … Continue reading Iraq Asserts its Sovereignty

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“Rethinking US Strategy in Afghanistan”

MEQ – In Afghanistan a $100 billion per year war rages in a country whose GDP barely reaches $13 billion. The … Continue reading “Rethinking US Strategy in Afghanistan”

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Opinion: Dealing With Political Islam

MICHAEL WILBURN – The West needs to come to terms with Political Islam now. 

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Iran’s Strategic Backyard

FA – American combat troops have left Iraq, yet the country remains an ideological and diplomatic battleground. The rising tension … Continue reading Iran’s Strategic Backyard

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Travelogue from Post-War Iraq

FP – A rare look into the everyday lives of those living in the war-torn regions of Iraq. Lives continue, … Continue reading Travelogue from Post-War Iraq

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Drawing Down in Afghanistan

FA – Since the last combat troops have left Iraq, attention has shifted to America’s other war in Afghanistan. President … Continue reading Drawing Down in Afghanistan

Analysis

Opinion: “Operation Iraqi Future”

PAUL SCOTT – Oil will create Iraqi instability, contrary to the hopes of many outside analysts. Continue reading “Opinion: “Operation Iraqi Future””

Analysis

Opinion: The Great Drain — A Pessimistic View of America’s Wartime Legacy

MATTHEW SCHWEITZER – The American-led wars in the Middle East were a waste. Continue reading “Opinion: The Great Drain — A Pessimistic View of America’s Wartime Legacy”

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Who Is Maliki?

REUTERS – As Iraq moves forward into an era of supposed democracy, it is crucial to begin to understand the … Continue reading Who Is Maliki?

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“How We Lost the Peace in Iraq”

SWJ – For a look into the post-war failures of the US Government in Iraq during the occupation years, read this … Continue reading “How We Lost the Peace in Iraq”

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Iraq’s Judicial Growing Pains

NYT – The Iraqi security forces — pushed by the need to prove their efficacy in a dangerous period — … Continue reading Iraq’s Judicial Growing Pains

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US Looks to Shift Strategic Focus

WP – As US President Barack Obama moves forward from the end of the Iraq War, the current American diplomatic … Continue reading US Looks to Shift Strategic Focus

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