Changing of the Guard

Barack Obama and John McCain at the presidential debate in Oxford, Mississippi. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we look at how the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are playing into the American presidential election - and consider how the results of that election will affect Afghanistan and Iraq.
We hear from a few Americans out [...]

Fleeing the War

An Iraqi Christian carries humanitarian aid in Baghdad. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we take a look at the unfinished US-Iraq Status of Forces Agreement and its importance to both governments. Jess Engebretson and Daniel Symonds report.
Next, we examine the wave of violence against Christians in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul. Ankhi Thakutra [...]

Tricks of the Trade

Afghan teachers in training. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we hear from an American elementary school teacher who has taught in Afghanistan nine times. Listen now to Cyrus Stoller’s report.
We also examine how the militant presence in Pakistan is growing, despite generous counterterrorism aid from the US. Listen now to Sonny Sidhu’s report.
Then, we [...]

Changing of the Guard

Barack Obama and John McCain at the presidential debate in Oxford, Mississippi.

This week on War News Radio, we look at how the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are playing into the American presidential election - and consider how the results of that election will affect Afghanistan and Iraq.
We hear from a few Americans out doing their shopping at a Target [...]

Faith and Fear

Iraqi Mandaeans bless themselves with water from a temple pool in Baghdad.

This week on War News Radio, we explore the impact the war in Iraq has had on the country’s religious communities, both inside Iraq and elsewhere.
First, we learn about the history of one of Iraq’s most threatened religious minorities - the Mandaens. Listen now to Hansi Lo Wang’s report.
Then, [...]