Activities of Secretary-General in Iraq, 1-2 March
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Baghdad just after midnight on Wednesday, 1 March. Upon his arrival, he had a joint press encounter
March 11, 2023
The whistleblower who tried to stop a war
_: It’s no secret the American government during the George W. Bush Administration made up its mind to go to war with Iraq on false pretenses. They didn’t care what the truth was. We’re going to talk about how that cynical decision led to war with a wh…
March 11, 2023
Iraq’s Crackdown on Booze, Social Media Posts Raises Alarm
_: Only a few months into its term, Iraq’s government is suddenly enforcing a long-dormant law banning alcohol imports and arresting people over social media content deemed morally offensive. The crackdown has raised alarm among religious minorities an…
March 11, 2023
Saudi Arabia, Iran Agree to Normalize Diplomatic Ties
_: The decision by Saudi Arabia and Iran to normalize ties after two years of lengthy discussions and at least five sessions of talks comes at a time of economic and political instability in the Middle East.Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-S…
March 11, 2023
