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 doing their shopping at a Target in Springfield, Pennsylvania, and learn their thoughts on the war and the election. Emily Hager and Elizabeth Threlkeld report.

We also take a closer look at Barack Obama’s and John McCain’s plans for Iraq and Afghanistan. Anna Shechtman reports.

Then, we speak with Iraqis about the election debate over the war, and what a new administration in the United States will mean for Iraq. Elizabeth Threlkeld reports. Read the transcript here.

In the debates, the candidates have often referenced the success of the “surge.” We investigate the cause of the recent decrease in violence. Madeleine Abromowitz reports.

Finally, we take a look forward at what the next United States President will be facing in Afghanistan. Emily Hager reports.

These stories this week on War News Radio.

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 and Charlotte Chase report.

We then speak to the mother of a young Iraq veteran who shares her son’s experience with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder since his return from the war. Elise Garrity reports.

Finally, an Afghan refugee now living in Fremont, California discusses his views on the war, the election, and his life in America. Calvin Ho reports.

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

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 hear about a boxing program in Afghanistan that is teaching young women how to roll with the punches. Listen now to Elise Garrity’s report.

Finally, we speak with a former Marine who shares his reflections on serving in Iraq and Afghanistan and on the upcoming election. Listen now to Dan Symonds’ report.

These stories this week on War News Radio.

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 in Springfield, Pennsylvania, and learn their thoughts on the war and the election. Listen now to this report from Emily Hager and Elizabeth Threlkeld.

We also take a closer look at Barack Obama’s and John McCain’s plans for Iraq and Afghanistan. Listen now to Anna Shechtman’s report.

Then, we speak with Iraqis about the election debate over the war, and what a new administration in the United States will mean for Iraq. Listen now to Elizabeth Threlkeld’s report. Read the transcript here.

In the debates, the candidates have often referenced the success of the “surge.” We investigate the cause of the recent decrease in violence. Listen now to Madeleine Abromowitz’s report.

Finally, we take a look forward at what the next United States President will be facing in Afghanistan. Listen now to Emily Hager’s report.

These stories this week on War News Radio.

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, we talk with an Iraqi Mandaen now living in the US to hear what the future may hold for his community. Listen now to Elizabeth Threlkeld’s report.

We take a closer look at Iraq’s Sunni-Shi’a divide and at the different beliefs and practices that separate the two groups. Listen now to Alan Smith’s report.

Finally, in our series, A Day in the Life, we hear about the frustrations of an Iraqi Imam as he struggles to guide the faithful in times of fear. Listen now to this report.

These stories this week on War News Radio.