Roundup: Iraq Troop Surge Despite polls indicating that most Americans oppose sending additional troops to Iraq, the president has made such a proposal the centerpiece of his new plan. Journalists and foreign policy experts weigh in on how a surge of U.S. troops will impact the situation in Iraq. Wednesday, March 21, 2007
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Richard Haass Monday, May 18, 2009 Foreign policy expert talks about his new book on the two Iraq wars and weighs in on the president's engagement in the peace process.
Robert Greenwald Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Filmmaker and Brave New Foundation president talks about the circumstances of soldiers returning from the Iraq war.
Thomas Ricks Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Pulitzer Prize-winning military affairs reporter and author of Fiasco and The Gamble weighs in on the war in Iraq.
Dr. Martin Indyk Monday, February 2, 2009 Former U.S. ambassador to Israel describes what happened behind the scenes when President Clinton tried to broker peace in the Middle East.
David Sanger Thursday, January 22, 2009 New York Times' chief Washington correspondent weighs in on the challenges facing President Obama.
Col. Peter Mansoor Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Former U.S. Army Brigade Commander describes what it's like to fight a war while being consistently under-resourced.
Farnaz Fassihi Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Journalist-author explains why Americans should care about the people of Iraq.
Joseph Stiglitz Friday, September 19, 2008 Nobel laureate-economist says U.S. economic woes are undermining the country's security.
Bing West Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Former assistant defense secretary says the next president should be aware that Afghanistan will be harder than Iraq.
Paul Rieckhoff Friday, June 13, 2008 Founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America explains the need for a national call to better support our returning troops.
Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez Monday, May 5, 2008 Former Iraq commander and author of Wiser in Battle, says there are lessons the U.S. has yet to learn politically from the war in Iraq.
Phil Donahue Thursday, April 24, 2008 Pioneering talk show host explains how the politics of fear led the U.S. into the Iraq war and keeps Americans complicit.
Noah Feldman Thursday, April 10, 2008 Harvard University law professor and author discusses the impact of the rise of the Islamic state on U.S. foreign policy.
Rep. Joe Sestak Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Pennsylvania representative weighs in on today's testimony by Gen. Petraeus before the House Armed Services Committee.
Douglas Feith Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Former under secretary of defense defines the Bush doctrine of war and addresses whether it is an appropriate policy.
Gen. Wesley Clark Monday, March 24, 2008 Gen. Wesley Clark explains why the U.S. isn't winning the war the way the Bush Administration expected it would.
Damien Cave Thursday, March 20, 2008 New York Times journalist who recently completed an 18-month assignment as the paper's Baghdad correspondent discusses the current state of Iraq.
Josh Lucas Friday, February 15, 2008 Actor shares lessons learned from working on two war-themed documentaries, including Operation Homecoming.
Col. Stephen Twitty Wednesday, November 14, 2007 From Mosul, Iraq, U.S. Army commander of the 4th Brigade Combat Team discusses the situation inside the country.
Sen. Jack Reed Wednesday, September 5, 2007 Armed Services Committee member, who has been to Iraq more than anyone in the Senate, comments on whether the Iraq troop surge has worked.
(Ret.) Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton Wednesday, August 22, 2007 (Ret.) Army Maj. Gen. comments on the upcoming report to Congress on progress of 'the surge.'
Charles Ferguson Friday, August 10, 2007 First-time filmmaker Charles Ferguson discusses his new documentary, No End in Sight: The American Occupation of Iraq.
Col. Paul Hughes Friday, August 10, 2007 Col. Paul Hughes, former director of the Iraq War reconstruction, talks about what the war has done to America.
Peter Eisner Friday, May 11, 2007 Journalist gives the backstory for his new book, The Italian Letter.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein Wednesday, May 9, 2007 California senator explains her efforts to close the controversial U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay.
Ali A. Allawi Monday, April 9, 2007 Former Iraqi senior advisor Ali A. Allawi says the military is not the only solution and weighs in on Iran's nuclear program.
Vali Nasr Monday, April 2, 2007 Middle East scholar comments on the continuing crisis in Iran following the capture of 15 British naval officers.
Jane Arraf Wednesday, March 28, 2007 NBC News correspondent discusses the latest news from Iraq.
Robert Greenwald Monday, March 19, 2007 Filmmaker-political activist comments on the media coverage of the war in Iraq.
Rep. Henry Waxman Wednesday, February 28, 2007 House Government Reform Committee Chair discusses the reconstruction of Iraq.
James Longley Friday, February 9, 2007 Oscar-nominated filmmaker explains why his commitment to documentaries on international subjects.
Thomas L. Friedman Tuesday, January 9, 2007 New York Times foreign affairs columnist previews tomorrow night's much-anticipated address to the nation by President Bush.
Nicholas Burns Tuesday, January 9, 2007 U.S. Under Secretary of State previews tomorrow night's much-anticipated address to the nation by President Bush.
John Burns Monday, January 8, 2007 New York Times' Baghdad Bureau Chief discusses the situation in Iraq following Hussein's death.
Rep. Ellen Tauscher Wednesday, December 6, 2006 House Armed Service Committee member reacts to today's release of the Iraq Study Group report.
(Ret.) Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton Thursday, November 30, 2006 Retired U.S. Army Major General discusses U.S. Middle East policy expectations under a new Defense Secretary and a Democratic Congress.
Thomas Ricks Tuesday, August 1, 2006 Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist talks about his book, Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq.
Gov. Bill Richardson Wednesday, July 26, 2006 Former ambassador to the U.N. now New Mexico governor weighs in on the continuing crisis in the Middle East.
Sen. Bill Nelson Monday, January 31, 2005 Florida senator reacts to the elections in Iraq.
Dr. Kiron Skinner Friday, October 29, 2004 Foreign policy expert and Ronald Reagan scholar reflects on what Reagan might say about today's global docrine.
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