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Let's discuss some of the great issues of war and peace, of human rights and justice, that face the world today.

The War on Terror

The War on Terror (also known as the Global War on Terrorism) is a U.S. initiative, following the tragic attacks of 9/11, that claims to counter terrorist acts and influence. Many critics claim that the War on Terror has been used as an excuse by th...

Baghdad, Iraq

Baghdad is the capital of Iraq and one of the largest cities in the Middle East. This city traditionally has been the center of Iraq's manufacturing, trade and culture. Baghdad is located on the Tigris River, about 540 kilometers from the Persian Gu...

The Coming War in Iran

Just as previously happened before the beginning of the war in Iraq, the United States government is talking up the possibility of a war. Previously it kept insisting war was coming in Iraq; this time it says war is likely with Iran. The United Sta...

Why Are We in Iraq?

Ever since 2003, President Bush and Vice-President Cheney have given us ever-new reasons for why they invaded Iraq. First, it was weapons of mass destruction. Then it was because Saddam was supposedly behind 9/11. Then it was because al-Qaeda were s...

The War in Iraq

The war in Iraq started in 2003. This lens traces its history and looks at the prospects for the future.

Tehran, Iran

Tehran (also known as: Teheran) is the capital of Iran and the second largest city in the Middle East (only Cairo has a larger population). Tehran is located in the north of Iran, at the foot of the Elburz Mountains. Tehran is the political, busine...

The War in Afghanistan

Afghanistan has been the target of foreign wars and invasions for thousands of years. The most recent war, involving the U.S., the U.K. and various NATO countries, began in 2001. This lens traces the history of that war and looks at the prospects for...

Kabul, Afghanistan

Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. It lies along the banks of the Kabul River in eastern Afghanistan. Kabul is 1,795 meters (5,900 feet) above sea level in the Hindu Kush mountains. Over most of the 20th century, Kabul has been an...