Aug 29, 2010
The first of a five-part series Widely considered one of the reasons the country was brought back from the brink of anarchy, Sunni militias have been so badly weakened that they are unable to halt their slide in the new Iraq's political landscape. Read Article Power shift as Awakening languishes
Aug 29, 2010
The US pulls out of Iraq on Tuesday - but in what state? The National looks at how things have changed with a series of articles, video and photos. See Interactive Iraq's next chapter
Aug 30, 2010
The second of a five-part series Mixed neighbourhoods in which Shiites once lived are now a thing of the past. Read Article Iraqi Shiites suffer from violent sectarianism
Aug 31, 2010
The third of a five-part series For Iraqis, it may not be easy to tell the difference between George W Bush's and Barack Obama's operations. Read Article Iraqis assume US will shape country's future
Sep 01, 2010
The fourth of a five-part series As US troops withdraw and Iraq tries to find its footing, it must heal the wounds of the thousands of youths who have spent years living in fear. Read Article Iraq's new generation of despair
Sep 02, 2010
Iraqis continue to flee their country, and though they long for home, many acknowledge returning is an impossible dream. Read Article Baghdad to Damascus, a road with no way back
Dec 23, 2010
After nine months of political deadlock, Iraq may finally have a government but, in the highly sectarian compromise deal that seated the new administration, Iraqis see little cause for optimism. Read Article Iraqis wary of new 'unity' leadership
Apr 18, 2011
Al Maabar says it is planning to sign on an Iraqi reconstruction project in Baghdad more than two years after announcing plans to enter the market. Read Article Al Maabar largely untouched by unrest
Jun 26, 2011
Arabic newspapers discuss the election of a Lebanese author to the French Academy, the similarities in Baathist parties and the US drawdown in Afghanistan. Read Article Arabic editorial on the new proposal for a constitution in Morocco
Aug 05, 2011
Private security is big business in Iraq, but has this vital industry shaken off the controversies of the past and is it ready for the challenges of the future? Read Article Disposable army: private security in Iraq