Cost of Occupation in Iraq: $3 Trillion Estimate Was Too Low
7 Apr 2008
Notwithstanding Bush’s response, our original estimate of the cost of the Iraq war was too conservative: in reality, it will be much higher.

Embarrassed U.S. Tries to Distance Itself from Disastrous Basra Attacks
7 Apr 2008
The effort is an indication that the operation was viewed as a major embarrassment just as Gen. David Petraeus is about to testify before Congress.

General William Odom on Iraq: Immediate Withdrawal the Only Option that Makes Sense
6 Apr 2008
“Those who link instability with a US withdrawal have it exactly backwards.”

Questions Remain About Clinton Strategist Mark Penn’s Campaign Role
6 Apr 2008
Despite being “demoted” for pushing a free trade deal with Colombia that Hillary opposes, Penn is still plotting her campaign strategy.

U.S. Attempt to Control Iraq’s Oil and Economy Continues Behind the Scenes
6 Apr 2008
The coming months may be crucial in determining what kind of “friends” the US and Iraq are going to be over the long haul.

Blackwater Iraq Contract Renewed
6 Apr 2008
State Department extends contract with private security firm for one year despite civilian killings.

Immoral: Ignoring the Routine Killings of Civilians in Terror Wars
4 Apr 2008
Imagine the world’s reaction if Palestinians had killed 120 Israelis, or if the Iraqi “insurgents” had killed 120 Americans.

Lethal Field Work: Anthropologists Cry Foul Over Colleagues’ Aid to Iraq Occupation
4 Apr 2008
The U.S. military is recruiting anthros to help navigate Iraqi culture—not everyone is happy about it.

Report From Iran: Should We Really Bomb These People?
4 Apr 2008
The author explains, “Iranians are among the most gracious and hospitable people I’ve ever met.”

Obama and Hillary Spin a ‘Big Lie’ About Iraq
4 Apr 2008
The two Dems lie, blatantly, every time they discuss Iraq on the campaign trail, but the media refuse to call them on it.

Clinton, Obama and McCain Advisers Clash Over “War on Terror”
3 Apr 2008
The campaigns’ views of the world are worlds apart.

How the U.S. Just Got Schooled by a ‘Rag-Tag’ Neighborhood Army in Iraq
3 Apr 2008
A week ago, Bush called the offensive in Basra a “defining moment” for Iraq. Suddenly he’s gotten very quiet.

Another Brutal Rape Cover-Up at KBR
3 Apr 2008
Another female KBR employee has come forward with allegations of sexual assault in Iraq.

Maliki to Launch More Attacks in South as Sadr Calls for Massive Protests
3 Apr 2008
Also: US air strike kills three members of one Basra family.

Bush Administration Wastes Trillions in Worthless Weapons
2 Apr 2008
The government has invested trillions in weapons that are completely useless in the fight against stateless terrorists.

‘Handed Over’ to a Government Called Sadr
2 Apr 2008
The “Surge” will go down in history as one of the greatest strategic failures in military history.

Progressive Dems Unveil Plan to End Iraq Occupation
1 Apr 2008
Unlike plans offered by both Democratic presidential candidates, the congressional challengers’ plan opposes any residual forces.

How McCain Stays Popular Despite Supporting Disastrous Wars
1 Apr 2008
The strange nature of McCain’s appeal is directly tied to the distractions of the unwinnable Iraq occupation and the “War on Drugs.”

Rapists in the Ranks
1 Apr 2008
Women in the U.S. military are more likely to be raped by a fellow soldier than killed by enemy fire. When will Congress and the DOD take notice?

Pressure Building in Kirkuk: Will It Be the Next to Explode?
1 Apr 2008
The US needs to persuade the political winners of recent years to cede some of their power, but that might be easier said than done.

U.S. Finishes A ‘Strong Second’ In Iraq War
31 Mar 2008
Iraq news for Tuesday, April 1.

Iraq: Sadr’s Brief Uprising Bloodied Maliki’s Nose (and Bush’s)
31 Mar 2008
As the smoke clears over new rubble in Iraq’s second city, the big winners are the forces of rebel cleric Muqtada al-Sadr

Boeing Cuts Deal to Sell Jets to Iraq
31 Mar 2008
Fat contract for 737 and 787 ‘Dreamliner’ planes.

US-Backed Iraqi Gov Fires Thousands of Cops and Soldiers who Refused to Fight Sadr
31 Mar 2008
Analysts: those sacked will have no choice but to join the ranks of Mahdi Army with their weapons, boosting the militia’s strength and standing.

Iraq: Recent Maliki-Sadr Clash Ends in Stalemate
30 Mar 2008
Neither Maliki, nor Sadr can claim victory in six-day battle despite hundreds of casualties.