

 |
 |
 |


Iraq, "the cradle of civilization," had its modern borders drawn after
the end of World War I, when the Ottoman Empire ceded control of the
country to Britain. It has the world's second largest petroleum
reserves.

 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |

Learn more about the Kurds, Iraq after Saddam, Kurdish nationalism and
issues around revenge and reconciliation.
read
more
|
 |
 |
 |

|
|
 |

Interview With Sam Kiley: The Costs of War
Read Kiley's harrowing account of kidnapping and near execution while reporting from Iraq. Get his take on the story, and find out what he is willing to risk--and not risk--in order to tell it. |
|
|