The Washington Post
Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 13:22
Iraq’s presidency announced Thursday that the first session of the country’s newly elected parliament will be held July 1, starting the difficult process of forming a new Iraqi government in the midst of a raging insurgency that threatens the country’s unity and the entire Middle East.
Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 08:42
Last week, both the Obama administration and certain members of Congress said that no congressional authorization is needed for U.S. military action in Iraq. I deeply disagree.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 - 08:00
Syrian government aircraft bombed Sunni militant targets inside Iraq on Tuesday, further broadening the Middle Eastern crisis a day after Israeli warplanes and rockets struck targets inside Syria.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 - 08:31
As in Syria, inadequate U.S. support for moderates is making it more likely that extremists will win. The way to prevent further deterioration is to restore part of the package the Iraqis should have received in 2012. Offer them political mediation, additional equipment, intelligence support, airstrikes and, yes, U.S. Special Forces to train their troops and fight with them against our mutual enemies.
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 06:37
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made remarks Sunday that lessened any remaining possibility of military cooperation between the Islamic republic and the United States in securing Iraq against an onslaught from al-Qaeda-inspired militants.
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 06:23
The Obama administration implicitly endorsed Egypt’s new military-backed government Sunday with a visit from Secretary of State John F. Kerry, and restored suspended military aid.
Friday, June 20, 2014 - 06:47
The Obama administration has been actively seeking alternatives to Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki as Iraq approaches the formation of a new government following recent parliamentary elections, according to U.S. officials.
Friday, June 20, 2014 - 06:42
President Obama displayed his willingness to rethink his Iraq policy in the same way George W. Bush reconfigured his strategy midway through his second term.
Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 09:31
If Kenya could pursue the terrorists in Somalia, why has it failed to stop them from slaughtering people within its borders? Al-Shabab is having a field day in Kenya because of serious failures in the country’s security apparatus and governance.
Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 06:59
The United Nations children’s agency UNICEF on Wednesday upgraded Iraq’s latest crisis to a level 3 humanitarian disaster — its most severe designation — as U.N. officials said they were scrambling to provide basic services while preparing to cope with an estimated 1.5 million displaced people.