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Wanted: Reliable Iraqi Partners for the US

Published by Wayne White 5 Comments

by Wayne White An old military dictum still applies: no determined enemy can be stopped by air power alone. Following President Obama’s statement last night that he has authorized US air strikes in Iraq, much will depend on whether the… Continue Reading →

Obama Receives Qualified Backing for Iraq Strikes

Published by Jim Lobe 1 Comment

by Jim Lobe President Obama’s authorization of limited military action in northern Iraq, announced in a national television address late Thursday night, has so far received support — even highly qualified in some cases — from across the mainstream political spectrum.… Continue Reading →