RFE/RL Iraq Report
12.09.2012
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about Iraq
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Raid On Nightclubs Raises Fears Of Islamic State
When security forces burst into bars and social clubs in Baghdad last week, they did more than beat people and break bottles. They raised fears that Iraq could be heading toward an Islamic theocracy. More 
Interview: Robert D. Kaplan On How Geography Affects The Fate Of Nations
From Iran's glorious past as the ancient world's first superpower to Russia’s present and continuing obsession with protecting its territory, acclaimed American journalist and author Robert Kaplan’s latest book, "The Revenge of Geography: What the Map Tells Us about Coming Conflicts and the Battle against Fate" traces the history of the world's hot spots through their geographic advantages and disadvantages. More 
Turkey Won't Extradite Iraqi VP
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Ankara will not extradite Iraq's fugitive Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi to face a death sentence in Baghdad. More 
Baghdad Neighborhood Imposes Strict Dress Code On Women
Women used to feel free to come to Baghdad's market district of Kadhimiya. Now, as vigilantes impose strict Islamic dress codes on female visitors and residents, the mood has changed. More |
