Wikinews interviews Scott Lucas, Eyal Zisser, Majid Raizadeh about military intervention and their professional analysis of Syria
Iraq articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Iraq. Iraq is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, it "has conducted meaningful elections but political participation remains seriously impaired by sectarian violence". Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on the Middle East.
Iraq PM Changes Rules to Get Third Term
Prime Minister successfully changes rules to get third term and allow himself to stay in power
Syria Refugees Pouring Into Iraq’s Anbar and Kurdistan
In dramatic turn, Syria refugees pouring into Iraq only years after the flow had gone other way
Call for Peace Movement Rally in Washington
Peace Movement Rally: We need millions of Peace Movement activists to gather in Washington D.C.
Death of Respected Journalist Marked by Friends
White House Reporter Helen Thomas was know for her skepticism leading up to the Iraq War and longtime investigative reporting and colleagues morn death of respected journalist
The Red Line: Obama and Syria
Obama and Syria: Obama’s decision to send small arms and ammunition to Syria as part of an increased commitment to the rebellion has come under scrutiny
Struggles of Refugee Syrian Taylor in Iraq Camp
Powerless and desperate civilians like refugee Syrian taylor struggle to survive daily life in Iraqi refugee camp in the most precarious of circumstances
Kurdish Presidential Vote Delayed Two Years
Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish Presidential vote delayed in worrying trend that should soon be fixed
Iraq Sunni Provinces Vote Amid Rising Violence
Day finishes in two majority Iraq Sunni provinces vote seen as crucial to broader peace in nation
Essential Elections for Iraq’s Sunni Provinces
Coming elections for Iraq’s Sunni Provinces will test the country’s stability following US action