Jul 31 Watch Violence Dips in Iraq, Fueling Talk of Troop Drawdowns Defense chief Robert Gates said Thursday that security in Iraq has "improved dramatically" and that he sees "a real possibility" of future troop cuts. Sens. Jim Webb, D-Va., and Richard Lugar, R-Ind., offer insight. Continue watching
Jun 27 Watch Long Legislative Fight Led to Iraq War Funding Bill In 2006, Democrats took over Congress with a promise to bring U.S. troops home. Kwame Holman looks at what's happened since then and the legislative fight over a bill to fund the Iraq and Afghan wars. Continue watching
Jun 13 Watch Iraq, U.S. Deadlocked Over Long-term Security Deal Iraq and the United States are negotiating terms for a continued U.S. presence there once a U.N. mandate expires at the end of 2008, but quarrels over troop levels have led to an impasse. A reporter outlines the ongoing negotiations,… Continue watching
May 22 Watch Iraqi Forces Assert Security Control With Mixed Success Iraqi forces entered Sadr City in Baghdad this week to help curb ongoing fighting in the Shiite stronghold. The incursion is part of a wave of offensives that Gen. David Petraeus said Thursday were helping to improve overall security. Analysts… Continue watching
Apr 23 Watch Petraeus Tapped to Head Mideast Central Command Defense Secretary Robert Gates nominated Wednesday Gen. David Petraeus to head the U.S. Central Command, which oversees operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Military experts analyze the change in role and what it means for U.S. military efforts in the region. Continue watching
Apr 16 Watch Iran’s Role in Iraq, Nuclear Ambitions Cloud U.S. Policy Six-nation talks over Iran's nuclear ambitions ended Wednesday in stalemate, though President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said he was open to continued talks. Amid allegations of an Iranian role in Iraqi violence, analysts consider the state of U.S.-Iranian relations. Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch In Wake of Iraq Report, Troop Levels Stir Debate This week, Gen. David Petraeus and Amb. Ryan Crocker spoke to Congressional panels about the current situation in Iraq and President Bush backed shorter Iraq troop tours. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week in the news. Continue watching
Apr 09 Watch House Members Discuss Petraeus, Crocker Iraq Hearing Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in Iraq, and Ambassador Ryan Crocker briefed Congress for a second day Wednesday, discussing the situation in Iraq with lawmakers in the House. Two House members reflect on the hearings and the road… Continue watching
Apr 09 Watch Petraeus, Crocker Offer Subdued Review of Iraq Mission General David Petraeus and Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker continued their reports on Iraq before Congress for a second day. Kwame Holman recaps the hearings. Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch Hearings Rekindle Debate on Military Progress in Iraq Gen. David Petraeus recommended a halt to future troop withdrawals to "preserve the still-fragile security gains" in Iraq during Senate hearings Tuesday with U.S. Ambassador to Baghdad Ryan Crocker. Military experts analyze what the testimony reveals about Iraq's security and… Continue watching