Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al Maliki

Bush Reveals True Reason for War in Push for Iraqi Agreement

Bennet Kelley | Posted 07.29.2008 | Politics


Bennet Kelley

Operation Iraqi Freedom was never about liberating the people of Iraq but instead about liberating its assets for foreign exploitation.

Maliki Endorses Obama Timeline in Huge Blow for McCain, Bush

Tom Hayden | Posted 07.19.2008 | Politics


Tom Hayden

As Obama's plane touched down in Afghanistan, Maliki's comments had a far-reaching effect on the war and presidential politics, with the Maliki government withdrawing from Bush and making McCain appear foolish.

At Last! The Immovable Object Meets An Irresistible Force

James Heffernan | Posted 07.19.2008 | Politics


James Heffernan

Imagine you're al-Malaki running for re-election, and you decide, like a good puppet, to run on a platform that promises indefinite foreign occupation. How many votes do you think you'd get?

Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki Backs Obama Troop Exit Plan

Reuters | Posted 07.19.2008 | Politics


***UPDATE*** 7/20, 11:50pm ET A spokesman for al-Maliki has said the Prime Minister's comments were "mistranslated", but Der Spiegel is standing by it...

Rice In Iraq To Push For Unmet Surge Goal: Political Reconciliation

CNN | Posted 01.15.2008 | Politics


U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and other senior leaders Tuesday on an unannounced visit to Iraq...