APS Diplomat Redrawing the Islamic Map articles from October 2008

APS Diplomat Redrawing the Islamic Map archives from October 2008

Resurgence In The Shi'ite World - Part 34 - Iraq-US Relations.
October 20, 2008... With time running out for the conclusion of The Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) governing the US military presence in Iraq, nervous negotiators have begun examining alternatives to allow American troops to stay beyond a Dec. 31, 2008, UNSC...

SOFA Draft Circulating In US Congress.(status of forces agreement)
October 20, 2008... On Oct. 17, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates began discussing a draft of the SOFA with leading American lawmakers in Washington as the text was circulated among Congress members. But from the way Gates was mentioning the draft, it was...

Iranian Meddling.
October 20, 2008... The Washington Post on Oct. 13 quoted Gen Odierno, 53, as saying American intelligence reports suggested Iran's theocracy was trying to bribe Iraqi MPs in an effort to derail the SOFA. He said Iran was working publicly and covertly to undermine...

The Bush Position & Moves Against Iran-Neo-Salafi Alliance.
October 20, 2008... Government spokesman Dr. 'Ali al-Dabbagh on Oct. 15 said Iraqi negotiators were studying a revised draft. This included a timeline for American troop withdrawal, with the US forces moving out of Iraq's cities and towns by end-June 2009, and...

Is The End-Game Near For The Americans?
October 20, 2008... Many American experts say that, no matter who wins the presidential election on Nov. 4, the US is on its way out of Iraq. During his campaign, Democratic Sen Barack Obama has offered the speediest withdrawal plan. But even Republican Sen John...