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Human Rights Groups Slam Obama's Move to Suppress Torture Photos

Willam Fisher, IPS News. May 14, 2009.

Two factors reportedly led to Obama's U-turn: objections from military brass and the president's upcoming speech in Egypt.

The Myth of U.S. Military Dominance in the Middle East

Gareth Porter, IPS News. March 9, 2009.

The notion that U.S. military presence has definitively shaped the region has been thoroughly discredited.

What's the Real Deal With Obama's Generals' Conflicting Opinions on Iraq Withdrawal?

Gareth Porter, IPS News. February 19, 2009.

David Petraeus and Ray Odierno say Obama's 16-month withdrawal plan is too risky. But a senior commander in Iraq disagrees.

Does Obama See the U.S. as Long-Term Guarantor of Iraqi Stability? If So, For How Long -- And Why?

Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation. January 16, 2009.

When it comes to Iraq, Obama is in full control. But drawing down combat forces is only half the story.

A McCain Moment: Do You Want Four More Years of This?

Arianna Huffington, Huffington Post. March 26, 2008.

It's not just George Bush's war that McCain wants to continue; it's George Bush's approach.