Eyes Wide Shut on the Iraq War
Ten years ago, as President George W. Bush and his administration were putting the finishing touches on their unprovoked invasion of Iraq, the mainstream U.S. news media had long since capitulated, accepting the conventional wisdom that nothing could – or should –...
Who Funds the War Party?
Who funds the War Party? Before we answer that very interesting question, it's important to define just what (and who) it is we're talking about. I use the "War Party" phraseology as shorthand for a number of different groups and individuals, all of whom are...
The Riddle of the Israel Lobby
One of the most interesting and prolonged private debates I have had in my life was with the brilliant Dr. Nahum Goldmann. The subject: American peace initiatives. It was an unequal debate, of course. Goldmann was my elder by 28 years. While I was a mere editor of an...
The Hidden History of Water Torture
Sometimes, the world can be such a simple, black-and-white sort of place. Let me give you an example. Imagine for a moment that the Iranians kidnap an American citizen from a third country. (If you prefer, feel free to substitute al-Qaeda or the...
Five Killed in Iraq
In Mosul, gunman killed a civilian and wounded the civilian's mother. A bomb wounded two more civilians. Bombs planted at an army officer's home in Khalidiya exploded, killing his wife and wounding his brother and son. A shepherd was killed and another was wounded...
Provincial Governor Among Wounded in Iraq Violence; 16 Killed Across Country
At least 16 people were killed and 10 more were wounded mostly across northern and eastern Iraq. The governor of Diyala province was wounded in one of the most effective attacks.
read moreDespite Right-Wing Opposition, Hagel Looks Set for Confirmation
WASHINGTON, Feb 22 2013 (IPS) - Despite an appeal Thursday by 15 right-wing Republican senators for President Barack Obama to withdraw the nomination of Chuck Hagel as his next defence secretary, the former Republican senator from Nebraska appears virtually certain to...
Brennan’s Loose Talk on Iran Nukes
The Senate Intelligence Committee’s hearing on John Brennan to head the CIA focused on lethal drones, but Brennan’s loose talk lumping Iran with North Korea as nuclear threats could be even more worrisome, recalling Iraq WMD exaggerations, as Veteran Intelligence...
Iraq: Judge, Sahwa Fighters among 17 Killed
At least 17 people were killed, including a political candidate and numerous security personnel, as another seven were wounded. Demonstrations again took place in Falluja and Ramadi, while special prayer services were held in Diyala province. Also, a protest nearly turned into a riot in Mosul.
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