Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Is Torture Ever Justified?
Activity for students promoting a critical analysis and relevant discussion on whether torture is ever justified. Students are presented with the literature on U.S. law and international law on torture as well as Bush administration...
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Study: Iraq
A detailed country profile of Iraq. Main topics include history, geography, population, government and politics, communication, economy, natural resources, society, and education. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Study: Iraq
The Library of Congress provides an exceptionally detailed overview of the country of Iraq. Content includes a country profile, a detailed history of the country, its society and environment, its economy, its government and politics, and...
BBC
Bbc: Death of Saddam Hussein
An excellent site that features views, reactions, and analysis of the rule and death of Saddam Hussein.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Iraq
Learn about core health indicators in Iraq in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and health information both historic and current. The 'News and features' tab includes articles with photographs.
Other
United States Institute of Peace: Iraq
Continuing information provided on Iraq by the United States Institute of Peace(USIP) covering a variety of topics.The USIP is an independent, nonpartisan organization funded by Congress dedicated to studying world problems.
Middle East Policy Council
Mepc: Teach Mideast: Iraq
In an effort to educate on the Middle East and Islam, MEPC offers this thorough resource featuring Iraq.
The Guardian
Guardian: Iraq News
This site provides links to the most recent news articles and videos published concerning Iraq. Links to slideshows, films, and interactive media about events in Iraq are also featured.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: The Iraq War: 10 Years Later, Where Do We Stand?
The U.S. invasion of Iraq was ten years ago this week. This article describes the impact that the war has had on both the U.S. and Iraq, as well as other countries in the region.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: The Lessons of Iraq
Lesson with comprehensive multi-media materials in which students analyze the lessons of Iraq and consider implications for U.S. foreign policy and international response.
BBC
Bbc: Week of 6 23 14: Is This the End of Iraq?
Learn about the most recent attacks that Iraqi citizens have been under, and why this is putting the nation in peril.
Institute for Policy Studies
Foreign Policy in Focus: The Case Against a War With Iraq
This article examines the reasons behind the United States' invasion of Iraq and discusses why they are unjustified, citing seven concrete reasons why the United States should not have entered into war. (October 1, 2002)
PBS
Pbs: Online News Hour Iraq in Transition
Continual news updates concerning the situation in Iraq. Side menu bar includes these topics: reconstruction, remnants of Saddam's regime, key players, key maps, and information for students and teachers. (Updated to 28 December 2010)
PBS
Frontline: Chasing Saddam's Weapons
A discussion on the search for the weapons of mass destruction which were given as a reason to go to war with Iraq. Tries to discover why the intelligence went wrong and why there have not been any weapons of mass destruction found. (24...
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Iraq
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Iraq. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
USA Today
Usa Today: Rebuilding Iraq [Pdf]
A group of case studies from 2003 gives students information on the rebuilding process in Iraq. Pre and post discussion questions are available and there are multiple case studies to choose from. This PDF resource requires Adobe Reader.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Themepark: Liberty: Persian Gulf War
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around the Persian Gulf War. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
BBC
Bbc News: Saddam Mocks Accusers in Court
A British account of Saddam Hussein and his first appearance in court on July 1, 2004 to face charges that he gassed Kurds and committed other crimes.
BBC
Bbc History: Iraq Conflict in Context
A page full of articles and interactive links that looks at the history of Iraq, the current situation, and possible reasons for the constant conflict. Archived.
USA Today
Usa Today: 1991 Gulf War Chronology
A descriptive, day-by-day chronology of the events of the 1991 Persian Gulf War.
Curated OER
Radio Free Europe: News and Features on Iraq
Daily news from Iraq reported by Radio Free Europe. Extensive archives where articles remain for three years. Includes a search feature. Also includes links to other information about Iraq, such as 2005 elections, and a look at Saddam...
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Iraq: Provinces Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the provinces of Iraq.
CNN
Cnn: Bush: Iraq Crucial in War on Terror
President George W. Bush discusses the war in Iraq and its importance to fighting terrorism in this October, 2005 article. Also find statistics about the war, links to other war links, interactive resources, etc.
CNN
Cnn: Defiant Saddam Rejects Court & Charges
An account of Saddam Hussein's first appearance in court on July 1, 2004 to fact his accusers. He claimed that he is still the legal president of Iraq and believes the court has no authority to try him.