Nuri Al Maliki

Iraq: Talk Is Cheap, Blood Is Cheaper

Jamal Dajani | Posted 09.14.2009 | World


Jamal Dajani

It is now apparent that the Iraqi insurgency has adapted and moved right back in. What's interesting in the new round of attacks is that no one has been claiming responsibility for them.

Obama Maliki Meeting: Iraqi PM To Seek US Investments

AP | CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA | Posted 08.21.2009 | World


BAGHDAD — Bombs killed at least 18 people and wounded dozens in Iraq on Tuesday in a sign that insurgents, though weakened, remain intent on des...

Iraqi Officials Start Referring To Maliki As "Master," Reminding Some Of Saddam Era

New York Times | Posted 07.13.2009 | World


Iraq's civilian leaders held a meeting on Thursday with the 300 top Iraqi military commanders from around the country to discuss the withdrawal of Ame...

Bush: Not a Shoe-in in Iraq

Jamal Dajani | Posted 01.14.2009 | World


Jamal Dajani

President Bush, you are not only unpopular in the United States, but also in many other countries. How did you expect to be received in Iraq of all places? It's no surprise a reporter threw his shoe at you.

Iraqi Prime Minister Jeopardizes Withdrawal Agreement By Ousting Negotiators

LA Times | Ned Parker | Posted 09.30.2008 | Politics


At the "make-or-break" stage of talks with the U.S. on the withdrawal of American troops in Iraq, Prime Minister Nouri Maliki has swept aside his nego...

Obama Forces Flip-Flops to Paralyze McCain

Michael Carmichael | Posted 07.31.2008 | Politics


Michael Carmichael

Three days into his international fact-finding mission, Obama had polished his foreign policy credentials considerably, and it did not take long for the effects of his bold initiatives to start hitting D.C.

McCain: "It's My Surge, Dammit! I Was Right. Why Won't Anyone Show Me Some Respect?"

Andy Ostroy | Posted 07.31.2008 | Politics


Andy Ostroy

McCain's unconscionable accusation that Obama would "rather lose a war in order to win a political campaign" demonstrates just how low McCain will stoop. So much for the "respectful" campaign he promised.

Maliki Endorses Obama Timeline in Huge Blow for McCain, Bush

Tom Hayden | Posted 07.27.2008 | 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.

Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki Backs Obama Troop Exit Plan

Reuters | Posted 07.27.2008 | 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...