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Who Is Behind the Bloody Bombings in Iraq -- And What Do They Want?

Abeer Mohammed, Institute for War and Peace Reporting. May 17, 2010.

Iraq is pummeled by a spate of bombings as the process of forming a new government drags on weeks after poll.

Maliki Defeated in Iraq Elections: Former Prime Minister Iyad Allawi Poised to Take Power

Patrick Cockburn, Independent UK. March 27, 2010.

Five years ago he was denounced as an American puppet, but Iyad Allawi, the former Iraqi prime minister, is set for a surprising return to the center-stage of Iraqi politics.

Basra Voters Hope Elections Will Revive Iraqi Economy

Middle East OnlineJanuary 30, 2009.

The stakes are high in Basra, where oil wealth is the engine of the Iraqi economy.

Iraqis Pour into Street to Protest U.S. Security "Agreement"

Middle East OnlineNovember 21, 2008.

"The security agreement is shameful and humiliating."

Controversial Status of Forces Agreement Facing Iraqi Opposition

Middle East OnlineOctober 20, 2008.

While some reports are treating the SOFA as a forgone conclusion, top Iraqi players are fiercely opposing it.

How the Bush Administration Underestimated Nouri al-Maliki

Gareth Porter, IPS News. September 2, 2008.

Signs that the Iraqi PM's stance on U.S. withdrawal is hardening is undermining Bush's plan for indefinite occupation.

How Much "Meddling" Is Iran Actually Doing in Iraq?

Omid Memarian, IPS News. August 14, 2008.

As the U.S keeps accusing Iran of arming Shiite militias, Iraqi officials are ignoring its claims in favor of diplomacy with neighboring governments.

Anti-U.S. Sentiment on the Rise in Iraq

AzzamanJuly 14, 2008.

As the real American strategic interests in Iraq are laid bare, anger at the U.S. and Iraqi government is fueling the resistance.

An Interview with Shia Firebrand Moqtada al-Sadr

Nazr Latif, The Independent. June 11, 2007.

Shia leader and cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, the man Washington blames for its failure to gain control in Iraq, gives his perspective on the US involvement in Iraq: "The Americans are occupiers and thieves, and they must set a timetable to leave this country."

Coming to a Dead End in Iraq

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. April 10, 2007.

When Saddam was ousted from power, one corrupt state was replaced with another. In that sense, we lost the war before it had begun.

Moqtada al-Sadr calls for attacks on US Soldiers, protest... [VIDEO]

Evan Derkacz, AlterNet: PEEK. April 9, 2007.

The Young Turks: We cannot handle attacks from both Sunnis and Shi'a...