Kurdistan Bolstered by Influx of Arab Academics
Higher education in Baghdad and other troubled cities dealt a blow as lecturers flee sectarian violence for the Kurdish north.
14 Jun 07
Iraq
Backsliding on Access to Information
The cornerstone of good governance is open information so that citizens can hold their government to account.
14 Jun 07
When Warriors Become Politicians
Real democracy in the Kurdish regions will only emerge when the criteria for leadership becomes accountability and competence rather than years of military service.
14 Jun 07
Journalists Seen as Enemies
Ministries move beyond press releases to provide the media with tailor-made stories - but it is still propaganda.
14 Jun 07
Baghdad Awaits New Security Plan
Officials say they’ve learnt from mistakes made in previous military operations.
14 Jun 07
Shia Rivalry Sparked Battle of Zarqa
Iraqi officials claimed a major military victory over Sunni insurgents near Najaf last month. But official sources reveal that the alleged militants were in fact Shia members of a religious cult that the authorities wanted to get rid of - with the help of
14 Jun 07
Prince Harry: The Saviour of Basra?
The prince’s deployment to southern Iraq could prove a public relations coup for the British military.
14 Jun 07
Home From Home in Syria
Violence and sectarianism have followed many Iraqis across the border.
14 Jun 07
Above the Law
Criminal cases in the Kurdish north of Iraq are increasingly being resolved through tribal mediation.
14 Jun 07
Radio Star's Tough Route to the Top
Farmgirl defies the odds to front popular Baghdad radio show.
14 Jun 07
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