Five (More) Things That Won’t Work in Iraq
In one form or another, the U.S. has been at war with Iraq since 1990, including a sort-of invasion in 1991 and a full-scale one in 2003. During that quarter-century, Washington imposed several changes...
View ArticleWhat’s the Real Story Behind Saudi Arabia’s Execution of Shia Cleric al-Nimr?
The execution of Shi’ite cleric Nimr al-Nimr and 46 convicted al-Qaeda members by the Saudis triggered a still-unfolding crisis between the Kingdom and Iran. Protesters in Tehran set fire to the Saudi...
View ArticleWhat’s In A Name? Iraqis Change Names to Avoid Being Targeted by Militias
So, yep, thanks for asking, this war is going well. Especially now, as we learn some Sunnis are far more afraid of Iraqi government-supported Shiite militias than they are of anyone from Islamic State....
View ArticleU.S. Supported Shia Militias in Iraq Lead Ethnic Cleansing
Oh, yes, and also civil war. Here’s a preview of what to expect in Iraq after ISIS is mostly run out of the country. Set the scene: the country formerly known as Iraq was basically an steaming pile of...
View ArticleCandidates, Here’s Your Iraq/Syria/Libya Mess to Fix
Candidates, one of you will be the fifth consecutive American president to make war inside Iraq. What will you face on day one of your administration? You learned with us recently of the death of a...
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