Not With a Bang, But a Whimper?
Although fighting continues, Saddam Hussein may fall from power without invoking his long-standing threat of a final disaster.
From Dictatorship to Democracy
The real work of building a new Iraq begins today, and their strong sense of patriotism may be the force that helps Iraqis overcome their tragic recent past.
Justice and the Day After - the Trials
The US is likely to insist on Iraqi courts under its authority, or US-based trials, but an international court remains the best option.
Shias Dance for Iraq
Shias have special reason to celebrate the downfall of Saddam, but will remain loyal to a sovereign Iraq as long as their basic rights are respected.
Memories of Saddam
An exile remembers a childhood in Iraq, and the fear that followed his family well beyond the country's borders.
Turkish Tensions over Mosul and Kirkuk
Kurdish advances into key oil cities have raised alarms in Ankara over a possible Kurdish political entity in Iraq.
Death of a Leader
The killing of Abdul Majid in Najaf is a devastating blow to the hopes of Shias, and all Iraqis, to build a new and moderate society.
Comment: A Century of Arab Delusion
Iraq perfected a corrupted version of Arab nationalism, but it was Arab intellectuals who created and then abetted it. Can they ever change their spots?
Comment: His Own Man
Ahmad Chalabi: self-seeking agent of American imperialism or genuine champion of freedom?
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
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Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.