August 2002
Improved Relations Between Iraqi Kurds and Turkey - 2002-08-29
Turkish officials met with Iraqi Kurdish leaders to ease tensions, as both could be important allies in the event of a U.S. attack on Iraq.…
Federal Court Ruling Against Secret Interrogations - 2002-08-27
A U.S. federal court ruled that the Bush administration's secret interrogations for deporting foreigners were illegal, emphasizing the importance of transparency in democracy. The ruling…
Under the Microscope: Recent Statement by Iran's Minister of Defense to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps - 2002-08-22
Iran's Minister of Defense made a recent statement to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, coinciding with a visit from a Lebanese parliamentary group. This highlights…
Reason for Massoud Barzani's Absence from Washington Conference - 2002-08-16
Massoud Barzani, a key Kurdish leader in Iraq, did not attend a Washington conference due to logistical issues and as a protest against the U.S.…
Interview with Seyyed Mohammad Seyf Zadeh - 2002-08-09
Seyyed Mohammad Seyf Zadeh, a defense attorney in Iran, spoke about his and five other lawyers' convictions for political and press-related activities. They have faced…
Arrest of Four Arab Israelis - 2002-08-05
Four Arab Israelis were arrested for allegedly supplying sensitive information to Lebanese militants in exchange for drugs and weapons. This incident raises concerns about the…