In hailing what he has called an "almost breathtaking" turnaround in Anbar Province that has weakened al-Qaeda as a triumph for his new military strategy in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus has put a favorable spin on a development which actually challenges the...
Updated at 6:15 p.m EDT, Aug. 10, 2007At least 58 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 66 more were wounded as violence returns to the country. A car curfew is still in effect until tomorrow in Baghdad. Also, a U.S. helicopter had to make an emergency landing after...
The "surge" in Iraq continues to generate good news, at least in the American press. Today's Cleveland Plain Dealer includes a typical story, in this case by Robert Burns of the Associated Press: "The new U.S. military strategy in Iraq, unveiled six months ago to...
This week the Russian and Chinese militaries are conducting a joint military exercise involving large numbers of troops and combat vehicles. The former Soviet Republics of Tajikistan, Kyrgkyzstan, and Kazakstan are participating. Other countries appear ready to join...
On August 1, the Imperial capital’s conservative daily, the Washington Times, carried an interesting opinion piece. Paul Belien, author of A Throne in Brussels, warned against the peril of "liberal politicians, like Hillary Clinton" seeking to transform...
DUBAI - The new United States plan to sell arms to Saudi Arabia and other allies in the Middle East to counter growing Iranian influence could trigger an arms race and worsen instability in an already volatile region, say experts. The arms deal, which still requires...
Updated at 10:49 p.m. EDT, Aug. 9, 2007The tens of thousands of pilgrims converging on Baghdad today were not met with any attacks. Violence elsewhere was also light. Overall, at least 46 Iraqis were killed or found dead and another 21 were wounded. Also, three...
In four Republican presidential debates, candidate Ron Paul has consistently stressed the need for the United States to adopt a less interventionist foreign policy. At the first debate at the Ronald Reagan Library in California, he argued that "we should have a...
The problem with letting history judge is that so many officials get away with murder in the meantime – while precious few choose to face protracted vilification for pursuing truth and peace. A grand total of two people in the entire Congress were able to resist...
BAQUBA - Militia from the Shia organization Badr have taken over the police force in Diyala province north of Baghdad, residents say. The government led by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is believed to have backed such infiltration, and this has reportedly led to...
