This week on War News Radio, hear the voices of U.S. forces and the individual stories of the people serving in Iraq.

First, a large part of the U.S. army is made up of non-citizen soldiers. Is it the fast road to citizenship that inspires non-citizens to enlist, or is it patriotism? Listen now to this report from Aaron Schwartz & Hansi Lo Wang.

And, for students at the U.S. service academies, a diploma can be a ticket to Iraq. Hear from students at Annapolis and Westpoint about preparing for war. Listen now to Sarah Manion’s report.

Then, U.S. service members aren’t the only American forces in Iraq. Thousands of private military contractors are performing jobs once reserved for enlisted forces. But, are they doing a good job? Listen now to Alex Marlowe Ginsberg’s report.

Finally, becoming a Marine is a strenuous, but rewarding process. We hear the story of one Marine starting his life-changing journey while the world around him was changing too. Listen now to Duncan Gromko’s report.

These stories this week from War News Radio.

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This week on War News Radio, hear a selection of reports from the summer.

First, the dangers of war can strain family ties. Hear the story of two brothers deciding whether to escape the dangers of a war zone or stay in Baghdad with their family. Listen now to Amelia Templeton’s report.

And, plastic surgery in Iraq: hear from two girls who went under the knife for very different reasons. Listen now to Elizabeth Threlkeld’s report.

Then, how has the U.S. military adapted to the challenges in Iraq? We take a look into counterinsurgency strategy. Listen now to Alex Marlowe Ginsberg’s report.

Finally, honeymooners in southern Iraq: hear the tale of an American couple’s 1956 trip to an Iraqi town. In an update, we check up on life in that town 50 years later. Listen now to this report from Aaron Schwartz and Hansi Lo Wang.

These stories this week from War News Radio.

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Kidnapping has been a popular way for insurgents to make an impact in the mayhem of Iraq. This week on War News Radio, a young Iraqi man tells a story that sounds more like a terrorist abduction than an arrest by the Iraqi government. Listen now to Duncan Gromko’s report.

Plus, another installment of Iraq 101 breaks down tribal affiliations at all levels. Find out how loyalty to the tribe can shape Iraqis’ relationship with the state and with each other. Listen now to the extended report from Hansi Lo Wang and Shelly Salant.

Finally, we take a look at how supporting the war led to the political defeat of a warhawk in Connecticut. Listen now to Eva Barboni’s report.

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

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This week on War News Radio, we take a look at funerals in wartime Iraq. We follow the members of one Iraqi family as they search for peace for a departed uncle and for themselves. Listen now to Janice Im’s report.

Then, we hear how the politics of war are playing out for Joe Lieberman and Ned Lamont in Connecticut’s Democratic senatorial primary. Listen now to Eva Barboni’s report.

And, how has the media coverage of Iraq been affected by the escalating conflict in Lebanon? We consult the experts. Listen now to Elizabeth Threlkeld’s report.

Finally, we go to Washington to find out where American tax dollars have gone in Iraq. Listen now to Amelia Templeton’s report.

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

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This week on War News Radio, we follow Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on his trip to Washington, D.C. How was his visit received in America, in Iraq, and in the rest of the Middle East? Listen now to this report.

Then, we get a glimpse of the secret life of an Iraqi woman working as a translator for an American company. Listen now to Alex Marlowe Ginsberg’s report.

And, we hear a counterpoint to the idea that the U.S. should let Iraq’s civil war “play itself out.” Listen now to this report.

Finally, we hear the stories of three Iraqi exiles and ask why they left. Listen now to Sarah Whites-Koditschek’s report.

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

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This week on War News Radio, we take a detailed, two-part look at Iraqi Kurdistan, a region that tends to stay off the front pages of newspapers.

In part one, we learn that Kurdistan has become an island of calm in the raging sea of Iraq – a place where vacationers relax and refugees find relief. Listen now to Elizabeth Threlkeld’s report.

Then, in the second part, we hear about the influx of business into Kurdistan and the governmental corruption that comes with it. Listen now to Eva Barboni’s report.

And, we hear an interesting approach to long-term peace in Iraq from strategic analyst Edward Luttwak. Listen now to this report.

Finally, two experts examine the escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon and what it means for the war in Iraq. Listen now to Duncan Gromko’s report.

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

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