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Rami Khouri writes thoughtfully about the US role in the Mid-East. Read it here
The worst fighting since the mid 1970’s civil war is raging in Beirut as Hezbollah battles with the U.S. backed government. Read about it here.
The Iraqi military proved less than cohesive in the battle against militias in Basra. With over 1000 refusing to fight, Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki’s attempt to oust radical anti-American cleric Moktada al-Sadr’s militia turned into a major setback. Read about the fallout here.
Over the past week the government led by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki attempted to assert its authority over Muqtada al-Sadr’s militia in Basra. The military operation Iraq’s second largest and most economically vital city proved a major setback for the central authority. The results portend darker troubles on the horizon. Read CFR’s daily brief here.
Stephen M. Walt opines about the Iraq war. Read about it here.
The war in Iraq grinds on with US casualties surpassing 4,000. Read about it here.
Go here to see a wide array of analysis on the situation in Iraq on the fifth anniversary of the US invasion. Brought to you by The Council On Foreign Relations.
Read an interview with Maulana Sami ul-Haq here.
Sacked Chief Justice, Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry, continues to put pressure on Musharraf for his reinstatement. Read about it here.
Watch Former Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns talk about deepening engagement with Iran. See the video here.
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