Changing Colors

A camp for displaced people in the southern Iraqi city of Kut. Photo courtesy of Ayub Nuri.

This week on War News Radio, we look at how ethnic diversity is changing in Iraqi neighborhoods.
First, hear from Iraqis who have left their homes for more homogeneous neighborhoods. Alex Imas and Ayub Nuri report.
Then, we talk about the long term [...]

Taking Care of Business

An Iraqi man clearing ground to build a house
in Kirkuk. Photo courtesy of Ayub Nuri.

This week on War News Radio: personal stories of working in a post-invasion Iraq.
First, we talk with Antonia Juhasz, from Oil Change International, and author of The Tyranny of Oil, about the involvement of foreign oil companies in Iraq. Kristin Caspar and Alex [...]

Bread and Butter Issues

A woman buying vegetables in Baghdad.
Photo courtesy of Ayub Nuri.

This week on War News Radio, we explore the current food crises gripping Iraq and Afghanistan.
First, we talk about the state of agriculture in Iraq and why food production is coming up short. Listen now to Kristin Caspar’s report.
Afghanistan is experiencing a shortage of its most important [...]

Best of Our Class of 2008

Iraqi soldiers pushing one of their vehicles to start the engine in their military base in Kirkuk. Photo courtesy of Ayub Nuri.

This week on War News Radio, we salute this year’s War News Radio alums with our “Best of 2008 Grads” show.
First, we hear from Iraqi refugees in Syria and Jordan, and take a look at how their [...]