Aftermath of War Prompts Iraqi Political Reckoning
Our View argues that militarily victory in Iraq is settled but political questions dominate the postwar period. The piece weighs Saddam’s fate, UN roles, US European realignments, governance in Basra and Baghdad, and how civilian leaders must outline concrete postwar plans. It notes fears of imperial overreach and possible continued conflict.
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Journalists in Baghdad Deaths Reflect Media Realism Gap
Thomas Sowell critiques the deaths of journalists in Baghdad and the media’s reactions as signs of waning realism among the intelligentsia. He argues embedded reporters largely act responsibly while major outlets, like the New York Times, pursue sensational front-page editorials.
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After Saddam, three Iraqi institutions must change
Cal Thomas argues the fall of Saddam opens a window for Iraq to rise via reform of media education and religion. He urges replacing Iraqi state media with balanced outlets modeled on Voice of America, overhauling school curricula to reduce propaganda, and reforming religious leadership to curb extremism. He warns against repeating past propaganda and calls for decisive changes to prevent another war.
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By Bruce Tinsley