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- War and Destiny. Kitfield, James // National Journal;6/11/2005, Vol. 37 Issue 24, p1754
Presents an excerpt from the book "War & Destiny: How the Bush Revolution in Foreign and Military Affairs Redefined American Power," by James Kitfield.
- The Three Conversions of Walter B. Jones. Dreyfuss, Robert // Mother Jones;Jan/Feb2006, Vol. 31 Issue 1, p38
This article focuses on the decision of North Carolina Representative Walter B. Jones to change his position on the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush's war policy toward Iraq. Jones is now pushing to hold the Bush administration accountable on Iraq. Various reactions to Jones'...
- Giving Iraq Back. // Current Events;11/3/2008, Vol. 108 Issue 8, p4
The article discusses the decision of the U.S. government to withdraw American soldiers from Iraq by 2012. It focuses on the cooperation of Iraq and the U.S. to write a security pact which would set a timetable for the American troops to leave Iraq. It also forecasts the military and political...
- The Battle Ahead. // Current Events;9/19/2003, Vol. 103 Issue 3, p1
Peace has turned out to be deadlier than war for U.S. troops in Iraq. On August 26, a U.S. military convoy was attacked on a major highway near Iraq's capital, Baghdad. The fact that more U.S. soldiers have died in postwar Iraq than during the war itself confirmed what many analysts have been...
- TIME TRIP. // Current Events;9/19/2003, Vol. 103 Issue 3, p2
Saddam Hussein, former dictator of Iraq, was born in 1937 in a village near the Iraqi town of Tikrit. His family lived in a mud hut and was so poor that as a boy, Saddam had to steal eggs and chickens so that his family could eat. In college, Saddam joined the revolutionary Baath Party, a...
- letters to the editor. Altruda, Vin; Duncan, Evan; Galbraith, Jamie // National Review;10/25/2004, Vol. 56 Issue 20, p2
Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. "Little Suppressors," which focused on the liberal bias of some bookstores (September 27, 2004); "Tall Order," which considered whether the U.S. has the political cohesion to wage a long war in Iraq...
- New York, New York. DeNitto, Emily // Crain's New York Business;3/24/2003, Vol. 19 Issue 12, p6
The article discusses the impact of the U.S. attacks on Iraq. Advertisers that threatened to pull advertisements if war broke out took action along with the troops. 'Newsweek' publisher Greg Osberg says that one-third of advertisers scheduled for the week starting March 24, 2003 issue requested...
- Anatomy of the Surge. Feaver, Peter D. // Commentary;Apr2008, Vol. 125 Issue 4, p24
The author reflects on incidents leading up to the U.S. policy regarding the Iraq War, adopted in 2007 and called the surge. A press conference delivered by Congressman John Murtha in November 2005 calling for the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops is discussed. Difficulties facing political...
- BROTHERS IN ARMS. // Newsweek (Atlantic Edition);6/15/2009, Vol. 153 Issue 24, p30
This photo essay presents U.S. troops with members of the Iraqi Army and National Police Force whom they are deployed to support and advise in the cities of Iraq.
