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
Iranian History Lesson
ABBAS MILANI – Iranian leaders today are learning all the wrong lessons from the Shah’s demise. Continue reading “Iranian History Lesson”
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
“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”
Opinion: Dealing With Political Islam
MICHAEL WILBURN – The West needs to come to terms with Political Islam now.
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
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
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
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””
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”
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?
“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”
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
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
