Grad To Help Rebuild Iraq

Umm Qasr, Iraq [04-14-03] On Friday – just days after coalition forces rolled into Iraq, signaling a major turning point in the war with Iraq – the White House declared the end of Saddam Hussein’s regime. The announcement, coupled with news that much of Iraq’s army had fallen into disarray, signaled the start of the next phase in the military operation: establishing a transitional government. Barbara Bodine – a seasoned diplomat trained at Tufts – and two veteran generals are slated to lead the post-war interim government as Iraq begins to rebuild. >>>

The Waiting Game [04-11-03] Yet to hear from her relatives in Baghdad, Tufts senior Rana Abdul-Aziz waits for word from her family -- and the Iraqi people’s freedom.

After War, What Next? [03-20-03] Extensive humanitarian aid must be provided to the Iraqi people, who are already facing a challenging road to survival, says a Tufts expert.

Preparing For War [03-18-03] America’s path to war with Iraq may have long-term military and political consequences, say Tufts experts.

Battle in the U.N. [03-10-03] Bush’s next hurdle to disarming Iraq is attaining U.N. support – a task which, according to Tufts experts, is a high-stakes conflict on its own. Tufts' Jeswald Salacuse calls the struggle between council members "negotiation."

Taking A Stand [03-07-03] Oxfam recently announced it will not accept funds from nations who participate in a war on Iraq – and according to two experts from Tufts, more organizations need to do the same.

“Choose Hope Over Hate” [02-27-03] In an address at Tufts, former President George H. W. Bush said peaceful solutions are still possible in the standoff with Iraq.

Tufts Experts Speak About The War On Iraq:

Robert Pfaltzgraff	Hurst Hannum	Michael Glennon	Stephen Bosworth

Additional Coverage:

In Search Of A Smoking Gun
[01-30-03] The President says Saddam Hussein is deceiving, not disarming -- but according to Tufts experts, world leaders will likely need more evidence before they will support a U.S- led attack.

The Legality Of War
[11-25-02] International law appears to be losing its legitimacy, writes a Tufts Fletcher Professor in a recent New York Times Op-Ed.

Will The U.S. Strike Soon?
[10-17-02] Fletcher School Dean says it is likely that the United States will attack Iraq within the next four months.

Diplomacy Or War?
[10-07-02] While George Bush prepares to make his case for war against Iraq, Tufts experts say diplomatic compromise may be the ultimate solution.

An Alternative To War With Iraq
[09-05-02] Non-violent resistance - not a U.S. invasion - may be the best strategy for ousting Saddam Hussein, says an international relations expert and Tufts graduate.

Should U.S. Invade Iraq?
[08-05-02] As the Bush Administration considers its options for dealing with Iraq's Saddam Hussein, Tufts experts weigh in.