Iraqi refugees in Syria in front of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Photo courtesy of the AP.

This week on War News Radio, in the third of our series looking at the big unresolved questions in Iraq, we focus in depth on the Iraqi refugee crisis. We explore the problems facing the displaced and the countries that accommodate them.

First, we hear about Iraqi refugees in Philadelphia. Listen now to this report from Haley Loram and Emily Hager.

One city in Sweden has taken in more Iraqis than the United States and Canada together. Listen now to Calvin Ho’s report.

Most refugees who leave Iraq find their way into neighboring countries, particularly Syria and Jordan. Several refugees tell us about the difficulties they experience living abroad.Listen now to this report from Jess Engebretson and Madeleine Abromowitz.

And, people who find themselves displaced within Iraq are struggling to call new neighborhoods home. Listen now to Elizabeth Threlkeld’s report.

Finally, we evaluate the future and what needs to be done for Iraqi refugees. Listen now to Wren Elhai’s report.

These stories this week from War News Radio.

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This week, War News Radio presents the second of a series of shows that will explore the big questions still unanswered about the situation in Iraq. This week, we focus on oil.

First, we hear about the violence in the oil rich city of Basra from the people who live there. Listen now to Wren Elhai’s report.

Even in Iraq’s biggest centers of oil production, ordinary people can have a hard time getting fuel. We find out about the fuel ration and buying from the black market in Kirkuk. Listen now to this report from Laura Bolger and Emily Hager.

And, we speak with Brigadier General Edward Cardone about how oil infrastructure fits into the American military strategy for rebuilding Iraq. Listen now to Elizabeth Threlkeld’s report.

Iraq’s oil production is still far lower than expected. We find out about one cause: the country’s aging oil infrastructure. Listen now to this report from Emily Hager, Jess Engebretson, and Eugene Kim.

Finally, we consider the controversy over Iraq’s proposed hydrocarbon law. Listen now to Elizabeth Threlkeld’s report.

These stories this week from War News Radio.

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This week on War News Radio, we find out about the Iraqi government’s efforts to keep doctors from fleeing the country. Listen now to Elizabeth Threlkeld’s report.

Then, we look into the impact of military blogs on soldiers and their families. Listen now to Reuben Heyman-Kantor’s report.

Next, We hear the story of an injured veteran, piecing his life - and his marriage - back together. Listen now to Wren Elhai’s report.

Finally, Finally, we learn about the Maine National Guard’s Flat Soldier program. Listen now to Peter Holm’s report.

These stories this week from War News Radio.

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The war in Iraq began five years ago this week. To mark the anniversary, War News Radio is preparing a set of shows that will explore the big questions still unanswered about the situation in Iraq. This week on War News Radio, we focus in on local politics.

We take a close look at the structure of national and local government in Iraq, and see how things have changed since 2003. Listen now to this report from Aaron Schwartz, Haley Loram, and Clare Kobasa.

There are many groups working on local governance projects in Iraq, ranging from Provincial Reconstruction Teams to NGOs and private contractors. We find out about the challenges they’ve had teaming up. Listen now to Elizabeth Threlkeld’s report.

In our series A Day in the Life, we hear from Hidayat Ibrahim, a provincial administrator in Sulaimaniya. Listen now to this report.

And, we speak with Abbas Mehdi, a former chairman of Iraq’s National Investment Commission, about his experiences trying to coordinate local and national government projects. Listen now to this report.

Finally, we consider the outlook for local government in Iraq, and how things might change as a result of Iraq’s new provincial powers act. Listen now to this report.

These stories this week from War News Radio.

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This week on War News Radio, we hear from Iraqi refugees in Syria and Jordan, and take a look at how their lives are changing as their resources dwindle. Listen now to Haley Loram’s report.

Then, we speak with Susanne Fischer, a reporter in Baghdad who tells us about Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s visit to Iraq. Listen now.

Next, we learn about an educational Iraqi cartoon program designed to help children navigate the dangers of war. Listen now to Ben Mendelson’s report.

Finally, in our series “A Day in the Life”, we speak with an Iraqi refugee who made it to the UK by way of Turkey and Greece–but now thinks leaving was a mistake. Listen now.

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

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The new flag is raised in Baghdad. Photo courtesy of the AP. Earlier this month, Iraq's government announced a new temporary national flag. This week on War News Radio, we hear the reaction of Iraqis in the Kurdish North. Listen now to this report.
And as US-backed Awakening militias become more powerful in Iraq's Sunni provinces, we find out about a standoff between the Awakening and Iraqi police in Diyala province.  Listen now to Wren Elhai's report.
In Iraq 101, we learn about the status of Iraq legislation in the US Congress. Listen now to Kevin Kim and Eugene Kim's report.
And, in our series, A Day in the Life, we speak with Beau Shelton, an American veteran who's adjusting to life as a civilian elementary school teacher. Listen now.
These stories, plus the week’s news, from War News Radio.
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This week on War News Radio, we find out about the slow progress that has been made towards assembling Iraq’s security forces. Listen now to Wren Elhai’s report.

We hear from Iraqi journalist Ayub Nuri about what he found on his recent trip home. Listen now to Meghna Sachdev’s report.

In Iraq 101, we find out more about the history of de-Baathification. Listen now to Sam Barrows and Eugene Kim’s report.

And, in our series, A Day in the Life, we speak to Dr. Najib Sharifi, a doctor in Kabul. Listen now.

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

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Iraqi soldiers on nighttime patrol in Mousel. Photo by Ayub Nuri.

This week on War News Radio , we hear about an ongoing initiative to re-integrate former soldiers into Iraq’s new military. Listen now to Jon Erwin-Frank’s report.

Then we hear from soldiers on active duty who are also actively against the war. Listen now to Max Parke’s report.

Also, we learn how U.S. service members in Iraq are using Facebook to keep in touch. Listen now to Anne Kolker’s report.

In Iraq 101 , we tell the history of the Iraqi army. Listen now to David Mann’s report.

And finally, in our Day in the Life series, we hear from an Iraqi policeman trying to enforce the law in a lawless city. Listen now.

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Photo by Elizabeth Rubin.

This week on War News Radio , we take an in-depth look at the war in Afghanistan. First, we find out about Afghanistan’s most controversial crop: poppies. Listen now to Meghna Sachdev’s report.

We also learn about what life is like for Afghan refugees. Listen now to Lisa Cabral’s report.

Then, we hear about two people who are working to improve the lives of Afghan women. Listen now to Anna Grant’s report.

In Afghanistan 101, we tell the story of Afghan President Hamid Karzai. Listen now to Will Treece’s report.

And finally, we investigate the changing face of music and radio in Afghanistan. Listen now to Emily Hager’s report.

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