Stories by Erik Leaver

Erik Leaver is policy outreach director for the Foreign Policy In Focus project at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, D.C.subscribe to Erik Leaver's rss feed

Is Obama's Iraq Policy on the Brink of a Backward Slide?

Posted on Mar 5, 2010

Two weeks before Iraq's elections, Army Gen. Ray Odierno released a statement about U.S. progress in the country that flew in the face of Obama's official position.

Iraq Throws Obama a Curve Ball, Key 2010 Elections in Peril

Posted on Nov 19, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Obama has muddied the waters in his response to the current election crisis.

U.S. Troops Are Leaving Iraqi Cities Tomorrow? Think Again.

Posted on Jun 29, 2009, Source: Foreign Policy in Focus

Instead of sending soldiers stationed in cities home, the military has been expanding and building new bases in rural areas.

The Iraq Supplemental: A Three-Ring Circus

Posted on May 8, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Congress thinks it's being cute in dealing with all of the funding for Iraq this year in one fell swoop.

Iraq (and DC): 2008 Preview

Posted on Jan 11, 2008, Source: Foreign Policy in Focus

What's in store for those trying to end the occupation?

Midwest City Fights Back Against Iran War-Mongering

Posted on Dec 14, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Congress may buy into unchecked aggression, but not the city of Gary, Indiana.

What Happens After Bush Vetoes the Iraq Spending Bill?

Posted on Apr 26, 2007, Source: AlterNet

The American public backs a phased withdrawal, like the Democrats are proposing, but Bush isn't listening.

Think We're Leaving Iraq? Not So Fast

Posted on Nov 30, 2006, Source: Foreign Policy in Focus

As Iraq spirals into chaos and support for withdrawl balloons, the Pentagon considers committing 20,000 more U.S. troops to a mission with an unclear end.

Iraq's Sectarian Bloodshed 'Made in the USA'

Posted on Aug 10, 2006, Source: AlterNet

Iraq never had a history of sectarian conflicts. U.S. policy choices provided a perfect road map for starting one.

No End In Sight

Posted on Oct 26, 2005, Source: AlterNet

Even with $250 billion spent, the Bush administration remains stubbornly committed to occupying Iraq.

Operation Homecoming

Posted on Sep 13, 2005, Source: YES! Magazine

All scenarios in today's war-ravaged Iraq are risky, but ending the U.S. occupation is the only way to move closer to peace and reconstruction. Here's a six-step plan to end the war.

Say No to Bases

Posted on May 16, 2005, Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer

The first step toward a fully sovereign and democratic Iraq is to reverse the current U.S. policy aimed at establishing military bases in Iraq.

Getting Out Of Iraq

Posted on Dec 15, 2004, Source: Foreign Policy in Focus

Continued military occupation is not an option – and neither is immediate withdrawal. A five-point plan to responsibly extricate the U.S. from Iraq.

The Iraq Quagmire Deepens

Posted on Nov 17, 2004, Source: Foreign Policy in Focus

The mantra of destroying the village to save it didn’t work in Vietnam. Its prospects for success in Iraq won’t be any better.

A 'Transition' to Failure

Posted on Oct 6, 2004, Source: AlterNet

There is no better proof of the consequences of the Bush "plan" for Iraq than the grim reality on the ground three months after the so-called "transition" of power.

Top 10 Reasons to Get Out of Iraq

Posted on Sep 29, 2004, Source: The Nation

A list of compelling reasons why immediate withdrawal is the only available course of action that can restore hope to both Americans and Iraqis.
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