Religion, Iraq, and Democracy
Dick Gordon, host of the NPR program The Connection, speaks with us from Baghdad about the complex religious issues in Iraq that pose a challenge for the U.S. as it pushes for a stable democracy in the region.
U.S. and Syria Tense Over War Aid Claims We examine the currently tense relationship between the U.S. and Syria over a host of issues, especially the Bush administration's contention that Damascus was providing Iraq with equipment and aid during the war.
Frank Graham's Good Friday Service There's a controversy brewing over the Good Friday service scheduled to be delivered at the Pentagon by Christian evangelist Franklin Graham, who has been quoted as saying that Islam is a wicked and violent religion.
Law and Oil in Iraq The control of and distribution of Iraq's vast oil reserves will be a major factor in the reconstruction of the country. We examine some of the legal and logistical issues involving oil in Iraq.