Armed Conflicts

Letter From Ground Zero Letter From Ground Zero

Introspection is not the purpose of this occasional column, but a moment of it seems appropriate in the wake of the election recently held in Iraq.

Feb 10, 2005 / Jonathan Schell

The UN ‘Scandal’ Report The UN ‘Scandal’ Report

Conservatives' persistent complaints about the United Nations' alleged lack of transparency are belied by the Interim Report of Paul Volcker's Independent Inquiry Committee into ...

Feb 10, 2005 / Ian Williams

Democrats & Withdrawal Democrats & Withdrawal

In the time since the historic election in Iraq, several liberal Democrats in Congress have been trying to kick-start a national debate--or at least a Congressional debate--on wi...

Feb 10, 2005 / David Corn

Law of Unintended Consequences Law of Unintended Consequences

Careful what you wish for in Iraq.

Feb 8, 2005 / Column / Robert Scheer

Democracy Flowers in the Middle East Democracy Flowers in the Middle East

So now this election is done.
What will follow it--maybe a
Reversal so women can drive
Cars in Saudi Arabia?

Feb 3, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Hope and Reality in Iraq Hope and Reality in Iraq

The determination and hopefulness of Iraqis on election day were captured in many dispatches, none better than in one by British journalist Robert Fisk.

Feb 3, 2005 / The Editors

Now, the US Must Get Out of Iraq’s Way Now, the US Must Get Out of Iraq’s Way

After the excellent election news, it's time for Bush to plan a pullout.

Feb 1, 2005 / Column / Robert Scheer

We Could Have Danced All Night We Could Have Danced All Night

(The Bushes Do "My Fair Lady" at the Inaugural Balls)

Jan 27, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Iraq: The Chaos Deepens Iraq: The Chaos Deepens

As elections near, guerrillas are conducting their own "shock and awe" campaign.

Jan 20, 2005 / Feature / David Enders

On the Confirmation of Condoleezza (‘Mushroom Cloud’) Rice as Secretary of State On the Confirmation of Condoleezza (‘Mushroom Cloud’) Rice as Secretary of State

The mushroom-shaped cloud Condi spun
As being the next smoking gun
Was hooey invented to show
Attacking Iraq's apropos.

Jan 20, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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