The ‘Official’ Iraqi Attitude

The “official” Iraqi attitude toward the announcement that US troops will be out of Iraq by the end of the year, by Swiss-Lebanese cartoonist Patrick Chappatte, The International Herald Tribune.

The Likelihood of US Troops Leaving Iraq

Jon Alterman discusses the issues surrounding the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq.

Calls for Tighter Restrictions on Contractors in Iraq

A UN group suggests that Iraqi officials put tighter restrictions on contractors.

US troop presence in Iraq

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The BBC’s Gabriel Gatehouse accompanies US troops on a mission in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul. The mission is unusual, since American soldiers withdrew from Iraqi cities last month.

Newly arrived US troops in Afghanistan

The World’s Aaron Schachter speaks with anchor Lisa Mullins from Camp Leatherhead, where a group of US Marines are stationed in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Aaron reports on the delicate balance for US troops — between being sensitive to the local population and keeping safe. Listen

US Troops in Afghanistan’s Helmand province

The World’s Aaron Schachter tells us about challenges facing US troops in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, among the country’s most violent regions. It’s largely controlled by the Taliban, but it’s also home to the largest US Marine base in Afghanistan. Listen Watch Aaron Schachter’s audio slideshow.