Iraq
Rethinking national security
November 2, 2009Last week President Obama signed a military spending bill that begins to turn our nation in a new, better direction. But there is a long way to go.
Read moreIraq blast targets government, elections
October 26, 2009Yesterday's attacks on Iraqi government buildings were widely blamed on remnants of the Saddam Hussein regime and other elements seeking to destabilize the country.
Read moreWar for oil? T. Boone Pickens thinks so
October 22, 2009U.S. companies are entitled to Iraq's oil, oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens told a congressional committee Oct. 21.
Read moreIraq elections will shape post-occupation direction
October 20, 2009With U.S. preparing to pull out troops next summer, Iraq heads to key elections, and a drop in violence is spurring an upsurge of social movements.
Read moreIraq violence down and different, analysts say
October 6, 2009Violence in Iraq is down sharply compared to a year ago, and has also changed its nature, analysts say.
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