Gulf States Lend Support
While officially against the war, most Gulf states are providing various levels of assistance to US troops in the region.
Iraq Reinforces the North
Kurdish and US sources report Iraqi forces mobilizing at the frontiers of the Kurdish-controlled areas.
Analysis: Saudis Undecided
Given the huge risks, Riyadh will defer its decision on supporting a US-led war until the final moment.
Analysis: The Kurdish-Turkish Crisis
Turkey is pressing the United States for guarantees to block a Kurdish federal entity in northern Iraq.
Iraqi Exiles Oppose US Plans
Exiles support a UN-led transitional authority and an independent Iraqi executive authority.
Letter: Time Runs Out
People in Iraq are fearful of war, and hopeful for change.
Analysis: A War for Oil
US and UK politicians seek to deny the obvious strategic importance of oil underlying America's commitment to the Gulf.
Iraqi Regime Prepares for War
Baghdad readies for street-by-street fighting, as Saddam Hussein considers his options.
The Die is Cast
War is set to begin, but no one can predict the consequences it will unleash.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
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Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
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Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.