What $1.2 Trillion Can Buy

Before spending vast sums on the war in Iraq, the US would have been wise to consider alternatives
David Leonhardt
January 19, 2007

As New Tape Is Evaluated, Bush Calls Qaeda Threat Real

The White House re-confirms the Al Qaeda threat as the Bin Laden tape is checked for authenticity.
James Risen
November 14, 2002

New Winds Blowing Across the Mid-East

Displays of military might throughout the region produce little in the way of security
Gideon Samet
November 29, 2006

Without International Support, Lebanon May Go Under

Political stability – the ability of citizens to live with some rules they may not like – crumbles in the Middle East
Nizar Abdel-Kader
December 4, 2006

Iraqi Civil War Shrinks US Options

As thousands die and flee sectarian violence, US leaders do little more than squabble about civil war and blame
Trudy Rubin
December 4, 2006
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