Iraq
Paul Eaton On CCTV Discussing The Anniversary Of The Iraq War
March 20, 2013
Paul Eaton on CCTV discussing the anniversary of the Iraq War and the mistakes which were made For the original piece, click here
The Iraq War Ten Years Later
March 14, 2013
Next week marks the tenth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, consequences of which continue to be felt both at home and in the region. While failing to improve the U.S. position in the Middle East, control deadly weapons or promote democracy, the war has and continues to cost America a great deal: in human [...]
On Foreign Policy, the Days of Invading are Over | Heather Hurlburt
February 13, 2013
By Heather Hurlburt February 13, 2013 | The Guardian Beyond any words that were spoken, Internews’ Jamal Dajani caught what may have been the most powerful message of last night’s state of the union: “Given by an African American, rebuttal offered by a Latino. Not bad.” But Barack Obama’s speech also held up for the [...]
Petraeus And The “Drone Wars” | Heather Hurlburt
November 13, 2012
By Heather Hurlburt, US News November 13, 2012
Unity Looks Progressive–National Security in 2012
November 7, 2012
Major news outlets have called the presidential election for President Barack Obama. After a long and divisive campaign it is time for all Americans – regardless of party – to come together to tackle the challenges we face as a country. This includes important issues in global politics and national security, of which there is [...]
2012: A Turning Point
November 1, 2012
This election year marks an important moment in the American political story. For decades, progressives have suffered from the “security gap,” where conservatives were viewed as stronger on foreign policy while progressives were stronger at home. But public opinion and elite commentary both confirm that the gap is gone. As Slate national security columnist Fred [...]
Before the Debate, What You Need To Know about Progressive Foreign Policy
October 18, 2012
On Monday President Obama and Governor Romney will hold their final debate of this campaign season, and the only one dedicated to national security and foreign policy. National security issues and the so-called commander-in-chief test have served voters as a surrogate for broader questions about leadership and vision, even in an election year dominated by [...]
Promise Kept in Iraq Makes Us Safer
March 19, 2012
Yesterday marked nine years since the start of the Iraq War, a divisive conflict that had deeply negative consequences for U.S. national security. Three months after the last American troops left the country, Americans know this: our forces fought bravely, and President Obama kept his promise to end the Iraq War responsibly. As former Pentagon [...]
Dispelling Myths Surrounding the End of the Iraq War
December 14, 2011
Today President Obama spoke at Fort Bragg in North Carolina on the end of the Iraq war. He focused on the sacrifices made, and courage shown, by American troops in the war and noted that they leave Iraq with “heads held high.” As the last U.S. troops leave Iraq this month – a move that [...]
The Iraq War is Over
December 12, 2011
Today, President Obama meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki at the White House. The two leaders will discuss the next phase of U.S.-Iraqi relations following the full withdrawal of American troops by the end of the year. That meeting, part of a series of events this week, underscores a larger milestone: After more than eight years, the Iraq war is over. Credit for this success belongs to U.S. troops and civilians who served there, as well as the Iraqi people. Their dedication and sacrifice leaves Iraq fully sovereign, a democracy and a U.S. partner. This is a promise kept for President Obama, who has been at the forefront of the movement to end the war since he was an Illinois state senator. Ending the war will make America safer by allowing us to shift resources and attention towards a broader set of priorities — specifically Asia, fighting terror and rebuilding the U.S. economy.
