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The White Man's Burden by William Easterly
Posted August 9th, 2008 by aaronObama to visit Iraq if Nominated
Posted May 29th, 2008 by aaronBarack Obama told reporters that he would visit Iraq if he is nominated as the Democratic Party's candidate for president of the U.S.
Government Spending in the Gulf
Posted April 30th, 2008 by aaronThe Economist compares oil revenues of today in Gulf countries with the 1970s. A number of large projects aimed at drawing attention and growing the economy are underway in Saudi Arabia.
Iran's Declining Involvement in Iraq
Posted April 26th, 2008 by aaronIt seems that Iran's involvement in Iraq has declined since the capture of a few dozen Iranian operatives selling arms in Iraq in December of 2006.
U.S. Soldiers Document Experience in Iraq
Posted April 10th, 2008 by aaronA Frontline series shows footage taped by U.S. National Guard soldiers serving in Iraq. The site includes blog posts from the soldiers, links to watch the series online and profiles of the soldiers. The firsthand perspective is interesting and emphasizes the soldiers' desire to return home as soon as possible.
Iraqi Youth at Crossroads
Posted April 1st, 2008 by AnonymousIt appears that Iraqi youth are becoming more and more skeptical of their religious leaders and in Islam as a way of life.
American Losses in Iraq
Posted March 28th, 2008 by aaronAs the number of soldiers killed in Iraq passed four thousand, the New York Times published a statistical analysis of American military losses.
Output of Islamic Summit
Posted March 20th, 2008 by aaronThe over 40 leaders from Muslim countries meeting in Dakar, Senegal wrapped a two-day summit of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) last Friday.
Saddam and Terrorism
Posted March 14th, 2008 by aaronThe pentagon released a report by the Institute for Defense Analyses titled "Saddam and Terrorism: Emerging Insights from Captured Iraqi Documents" that concluded the following with respect to Saddam Hussein and terrorism:
Leaders of 40 Muslim Nations Gather in Senegal
Posted March 13th, 2008 by aaronHeads of state and representatives of over 40 Muslim nations gathered today in Dakar, Senegal for the Eleventh Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
Inverse Correlation between Number of Soldiers and Violence in Iraq
Posted March 11th, 2008 by aaronMany cite an increase in American soldiers in Baghdad as the reason for a decrease in violence in the city.
Ask Your Questions to Local Iraqis
Posted March 11th, 2008 by aaronThe NY Times is collecting questions from readers and plans to send its staff onto the streets of Baghdad with a translator to ask your questions to local Iraqis. You can post your question here.
Example of a posted question:
Foreign Firms Vying for Iraqi Oil
Posted February 19th, 2008 by aaronSome 70 international firms have registered to compete to help develop Iraq's oil reserves, which are the world's third largest, surpassed only by Saudi Arabia and Iran. Some oil companies are already signing deals with with the largely autonomous northern Kurdistan region, much to the chagrin of the government in Bagdad.
Among the competing companies are Shell and Repsol YPF, the Spanish energy company.
Middle East is a Top Concern among American Voters
Posted February 19th, 2008 by aaronNuclear development in Iran, Al Qaeda at large, peace between Israel and Palestine and welfare of Iraqis and U.S. military personnel are the most important questions American voters should have for presidential candidates. It is critical for the U.S. to improve its image in the Middle East and to do all it can to help stabilize the region.
Second Chance by Zbigniew Brzezinski
Posted February 19th, 2008 by aaronBrzezinski chronicles history from the perspective of American presidents between 1990 and 2006, while assessing the contributions and shortfalls of their administrations. The author’s analysis touches on the role that the U.S. government has played in shaping the shaping public opinion of the U.S. in the Middle East. The author briefly mentions the role of the former Soviet Union in the region in the 1970s and 1980s.
After 16 years with the World Bank, William Easterly writes about the failures and shortcomings of development policy and practices by Western dominated organizations like the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, USAID and the United Nations.