We Might 'Win,' But Still Lose
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- We Might 'Win,' But Still Lose. Zakaria, Fareed // Newsweek (Pacific Edition);1/22/2007, Vol. 149 Issue 4, p9
The author reflects on the new military strategy in Iraq with more troops being committed in 2007, questioning whether military progress will translate into political progress. The author discusses the sectarian consequences of U.S. involvement, and the potential for the U.S. to actively assist...
- We Might 'Win,' But Still Lose. Zakaria, Fareed // Newsweek;1/22/2007, Vol. 149 Issue 4, p36
The author reflects on the new military strategy in Iraq with more troops being committed in 2007, questioning whether military progress will translate into political progress. The author discusses the sectarian consequences of U.S. involvement, and the potential for the U.S. to actively assist...
- There's Good News from Iraq. Klein, Joe // Time International (Atlantic Edition);6/4/2007, Vol. 169 Issue 23, p18
In this article, the author explains that while the level of violence in Iraq has decreased, and U.S. troops and local tribes have joined forces in battling al-Queda, it has not totally eliminated the risk of terrorist attacks in Baghdad. Also, there is potential for violence between Sunni and...
- The Great Sorting Out. Pryce-Jones, David // National Review;5/5/2003, Vol. 55 Issue 8, p17
The article presents information on the steps and challenges involved in the reconstruction of Iraq after the war. The article discusses the violence and protests prevalent in Iraq. These have the potential to explode into revenge killings on a large scale. Shia Muslims form a majority of the...
- NO EASY OPTIONS. Powell, Bill; Calabresi, Massimo; Cooper, Matthew; Thompson, Mark; McAllister, J. F. O.; Butters, Andrew Lee // Time;4/19/2004, Vol. 163 Issue 16, p34
Reports on the early April insurgent attacks across Iraq. Details of Muqtada al-Sadr and his militia; Description of firefights between insurgents and U.S.-led forces; Cooperation between Shi'ite and Sunni militants; Expectations of allied leadership that the uprising will be contained and...
- PAYING THE PRICE. Whitelaw, Kevin; Ozernoy, Ilana; Fang, Bay // U.S. News & World Report;4/19/2004, Vol. 136 Issue 13, p22
Reports on the battle engaged by United States forces against insurgents who are challenging President George W. Bush's plan to remake Iraq. Recent surge in violence in Iraq; Threat to the support of the majority Shiites that America has been counting on; Convergence of previously unconnected...
- CAN IRAQ'S ELECTION BE SAVED? Powell, Bill; Allbritton, Christopher; Crain, Charles; Ghosh, Aparisim; Gibson, Helen; Shannon, Elaine; Waller, Douglas // Time;1/24/2005, Vol. 165 Issue 4, p32
Discusses the efforts of the United States to prevent Iraqi insurgents from destroying Iraq's national election, scheduled for January 30, 2005. Concern over the fact that Sunni participation could be low; Description of provinces which are currently too dangerous to allow everyone to vote;...
- The Sunni Civil War. Kaplow, Larry; Nordland, Rod; Springz, Silvia // Newsweek (Atlantic Edition);12/10/2007, Vol. 150 Issue 24, p46
The article focuses on the 2007 conflict between Sunni tribes in Iraq over political representation. Sunnis are divided by Baathist loyalties as well as by their levels of religious dedication. Particular attention is given to the infighting between members of the Anbar provincial council who...
- The Sunni Civil War. Kaplow, Larry; Nordland, Rod; Springz, Silvia // Newsweek (Pacific Edition);12/10/2007, Vol. 150 Issue 24, p40
The article focuses on the 2007 conflict between Sunni tribes in Iraq over political representation. Sunnis are divided by Baathist loyalties as well as by their levels of religious dedication. Particular attention is given to the infighting between members of the Anbar provincial council who...
