Hariri Prosecution May Threaten Syria-US Rapprochement
If tribunal finds Syria guilty of assassination, it could drive country closer to Iran, warns analyst.
6 Mar 09
Iraq
New Sunni Provincial leaders Face Daunting Tasks
They will have their work cut out sharing power, improving public services and curbing corruption.
27 Feb 09
Voters Look Beyond Religion
Secularists’ promises of security, services and unity resonate with voters tired of overtly faith-based parties.
17 Feb 09
Wary Baghdadis Give Leaders a Last Chance
By IWPR-trained reporters in Baghdad (ICR No. 283, 9-Feb-09)
10 Feb 09
Sermons and Security Aim to Assure Falluja Voters
By an IWPR-trained reporter in Falluja (ICR No. 282, 30-Jan-09)
30 Jan 09
Illiterate Women Doubly Disenfranchised
They are at mercy of male relatives and complicated voting system.
30 Jan 09
Mosul Campaigners Brave Dangers
By an IWPR-trained reporter in Mosul (ICR No. 282, 29-Jan-09)
30 Jan 09
Baghdad Buses Abuzz With Election Chatter
As elections approach, passengers engage in sometimes heated political debate.
29 Jan 09
Mixed Feelings Over Iraqi Takeover of Green Zone Security
Joy at US handover of protected Baghdad district dampened by doubts about the competence of its new guards.
26 Jan 09
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