Comment: Critical Days Ahead
Foundations now being laid for the future appear to contain the seeds of a civil war.
22 Feb 05
Middle East
Federalism Only Vaguely Understood
3239 Prince Loses Favour in Amara
While most Iraqis have heard of the term, few seem to understand its meaning.
22 Feb 05
Analysis: Towards a New Iraqi Politics
Iraqi civil society activists want to get rid of old style top-down politics of exclusivity and intrigue.
22 Feb 05
Interview: Beyond Regime Change
Opposition leaders in Northern Iraq believe the US has moved closer towards supporting fundamental political regime changes, including de-Ba'athification.
22 Feb 05
Analysis: Neo-Colonial Ambitions
Few in the Middle East believe Washington seeks to intervene in Iraq for anything but self-interested reasons.
22 Feb 05
Comment: The Shia Factor
Although previously betrayed by the West, ordinary Iraqis still look for the removal of Saddam Hussein.
22 Feb 05
Report: Baghdad Readies for War
The Iraqi government highlights international support for peace, while declaring itself well prepared for war.
22 Feb 05
Introduction: A Platform for Iraqi Voices
IWPR’s project seeks to strengthen Iraqi debate over the risks and prospects of potential conflict.
22 Feb 05
Harvest Faces Renewed Threat
Farmers lack the money to buy the pesticides and equipment needed for healthy crops.
22 Feb 05
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