Photo: #U.S. troops stop at a road where they have had previous roadside bomb attacks in Khaldiyah, Iraq.
Larger view
U.S. troops stop at a road where they have had previous roadside bomb attacks in Khaldiyah, Iraq. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Audio

War in Iraq


MPR News
Radio

Listen Now

On Air

Morning Edition®

Schedule

Shortcuts
Hourly Newscast
Hosts
Station Map

Other Radio Streams from MPR

Classical MPR
Radio Heartland

Services

War in Iraq

Debate over troop surge heats up

Broadcast: Midmorning, 01/23/2007, 9:06 a.m.

Listen to program

On the eve of an expected congressional vote on a resolution to oppose troop increases in Iraq, two experts on insurgency and rebuilding countries after conflict talk about whether additional troops would make a difference.

Guests

  • Rick Barton: Co-Director of the Post-Conflict Reconstruction Project at Center for Strategic and International Studies.
  • Bing West: Former Marine captain and correspondent for Atlantic Monthly. His latest account of accompanying Marines in Iraq is in the January/ February issue.

Resources

Your Voice




Related Topics



Become a Sponsor

Most Shared

  1. Payment shift makes rough waters for charter schools
  2. Builders prepare for stricter rules on lead paint
  3. Talking Volumes with Stephen King and Audrey Niffenegger
  4. Some wonder if MVP Mauer will remain a Twin
  5. John Hope Bryant on leading with love

Latest News & Features


News Cut

with Bob Collins

In The Spotlight

  • Sound Learning

    Looking for ways to ensure your students are doing quality research from credible sources? Sound Learning is a launching point to Minnesota Public Radio's content on the Web.

  • The Current Music Blog

    Your daily note for good music, news and pop culture. With attempted jokes.