War News Radio

The Iraq War is the first in history to be documented in real time on the Internet. This week on War News Radio, we hear from bloggers in the military about how they’re using the net.

Then, we find out what it’s like to be at a military checkpoint, from an Iraqi’s perspective and an American soldier’s.

Finally, we speak with two U.S. soldiers who discuss the difficulty of doing humanitarian work in Iraq when you also have to carry a gun.

These stories, plus the week’s news, from War News Radio.

With their country torn by sectarian conflict and their future uncertain, more and more Iraqis are turning to an unlikely outlet - the World Wide Web. This week on War News Radio, we learn how the Internet is fast becoming the best way for Iraqis to stay connected while staying safe.

And, as high-level military officials speak out against the Pentagon’s handling of the war, we hear from soldiers who tell us what impact the unprecedented criticisms have had on troops.

Finally, we look into the booming business of private military contracting in Iraq. Just how big a role do these hired guns play in the war?

These stories, plus the week’s news, from War News Radio.

In recent months, thousands of Iraqis have left mixed neighborhoods in Baghdad, intimidated by threats and sectarian violence. This week on War News Radio, we take a look at Baghdad’s real estate market and find out what’s happening to the houses people leave behind.

Also, we continue our series on Iraq’s public health system. This week, we learn about the need for a reliable source of quality prescription drugs.

And, we speak with author and journalist George Packer about counter-insurgency tactics.

These stories, plus the week’s news, from War News Radio.

How do doctors cope with practicing in a war zone? This week on War News Radio, in Part II of our series on public health, we take a look at the problem of attacks against doctors in Iraq.

And, for many students at US military service academies, graduation can be a ticket to Iraq. We hear from students at West Point and Annapolis about preparing for war.

Also, we address the issue of building up Iraq’s Army. Are the troops just being trained to wage a civil war? Stephen Biddle from the Council on Foreign Relations weighs in.

Finally, we take a look back to 1921 and find out who really put Iraq on the map.

These stories, plus the week’s news, from War News Radio.