One of the dangers of living in a VIP neighborhood. Photo courtesy of the AP This week on War News Radio, we talk to ordinary Iraqis who live near high-profile figures. Karim Sariahmed and Bennet Goeckner report. Then, we look at a program that embeds social scientists with the military.…
Iraqis submitting job applications. Photo courtesy of AP. This week on War News Radio, we take a look at young Iraqis’ struggle to find work. Karim Sariahmed reports. Read the transcript here. Then, we hear from American soldiers about how they keep themselves entertained and release stress during their free…
US veteran sharing his thoughts with Warrior Writers. Photo courtesy of Warrior Writers. This week on War News Radio, we take a look at the Warrior Writers program, which helps US veterans channel their feelings and experiences through creative outlets. Jessie Arian reports. Then, we check up on the Afghan…
Iraqis protest against lack of electricity and high temperatures. Photo courtesy of Reuters. This week on War News Radio, we talk to Iraqis about how they deal with the unbearable summer heat. Kyle Crawford reports. Read the transcript here. Next, we examine the status of women in Afghanistan, how they…
A new member of the Iraqi Parliament in Baghdad. Photo courtesy of AP. This week on War News Radio, we look into why Iraq has still not been able to produce a government 5 months after the national elections. Amandine Lee reports. Read the transcript here. Then, we examine the…
President Talabani and Prime Minister al-Maliki, the two highest-paid politicians in Iraq. Photo courtesy of the Wall Street Journal. This week on War News Radio, we investigate the privileges enjoyed by Iraqi government officials. Kyle Crawford reports. Read the transcript here. Then, we take a look at the lives of…
An Iraqi women holding her passport. Photo courtesy of Reuters. This week on War News Radio, we talk to Iraqis about the difficulty of obtaining a passport. Jessie Arian reports. Read the transcript here. Then, we take a look at an Afghan school that emphasizes music training and hopes to…
A video uploaded by an American soldier who served in Iraq. Photo courtesy of YouTube. This week on War News Radio, we take a look at how soldiers use YouTube to share images of their experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan. Kyle Crawford reports. Read the transcript here. Then, we talk…
An IED exploding next to an American tank in Iraq. Photo courtesy of Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we take a look at improvised explosive devices and their impact on fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Amandine Lee reports. Then, we talk to ordinary Iraqis who live near…
US soldiers in Afghanistan watch movies on their laptops. Photo courtesy of Reuters. This week on War News Radio, we take a look at how service members stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan spend their free time and the various projects that they have come up with to keep themselves entertained.…