Tag: Iraq
Why we stuck with Maliki — and lost Iraq -Washington Post
The evolution of Maliki’s “leadership” in Iraq, as seen from a US perspective. A couple of questions to ask yourself: 1. Why did Maliki suddenly
Gertrude of Arabia, the Woman Who Invented Iraq -The Daily Beast
Gertrude of Arabia, the Woman Who Invented Iraq Some useful background on the creation of the modern Iraqi state, and a rare bit of
The End of Iraq? Or Not…. -MidEast Matrix
The End of Iraq? Or Not…. My thoughts on the imminent or not so imminent collapse of the Iraqi state.
The Syria Factor in Iraqi Kurdish Politics -carnegie endowment
The Syria Factor in Iraqi Kurdish Politics -carnegie endowment Some background on the Kurdish-Syrian-ISIS/ISIL connection.
ISIL seizes Mosul, Iraqi PM declares ‘state of emergency’ -worldbulletin.net
ISIL seizes Mosul, Iraqi PM declares ‘state of emergency’ ISIL expands its power in Iraq. ISIL are fighting YPG in Iraq, apparently along with Peshmerga
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