Iraq

June 17, 2014

Updated

11/16/2015 - 9:45am

We've all seen the pictures of the ISIS militants who have taken over a large part of northern and western Iraq in the last week. They usually have assault weapons and wear strings of ammo or are standing by mounted guns. Which got us wondering, who's their supplier?

Global Politics

Iraq threatens to make the Middle East into a vast terrorist training ground

The Takeaway

June 17, 2014

The battle for Iraq, between Sunni militant groups and Shiite-dominated government forces, is not just about Iraq. Journalist Dexter Filkins says its could engulf much of the Middle East and create another terrorism sanctuary, similar to Afghanistan before 9/11.

Conflict & Justice

Sunni Muslims in Iraq are caught between violent militants and violent government troops

The World

June 17, 2014

The Sunni militants who've rampaged through parts of Iraq have reportedly executed many Shiites in Iraq's army. In territories conquered by the militants, Sunnis wonder if they will be the ones to suffer for this violence if Iraq's army recaptures their towns.

Global Politics

Iraq is holding parliamentary elections in spite of horrific violence

The World

April 29, 2014

Iraqi authorities are going to great lengths to pull off a national vote for its parliament on Wednesday, the first since the US troop withdrawal in 2011. The hardest part is to create a sense of normalcy in a country suffering from unrelenting sectarian violence.

Arts, Culture & Media

A young Iraqi hopes to unite and heal his country — through books

The World

April 11, 2014

A decade of war has destroyed lives, schools and other social institutions in Iraq, killing hope for many Iraqis. Now, a young government worker is trying to awaken cultural pride and optimism by leaving books at the cafes frequented by young Iraqis.

Arts, Culture & Media

Suzanne Opton's Soldiers

Studio 360

November 08, 2013

A decade ago, at the start of the war in Iraq, photographer Suzanne Opton began making portraits of soldiers. Instead of a man in uniform, Opton’s portraits capture the soldier’s head...

Arts, Culture & Media

Do the Golden Globes Have a Glass Ceiling?

Studio 360

January 13, 2010

Arts, Culture & Media

Veteran Stories

Studio 360

November 11, 2009

Arts, Culture & Media

Bulletproof Baby Gear

Studio 360

October 26, 2009

Arts, Culture & Media

The Iraq War, On the Road

Studio 360

May 01, 2009

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