Aug 22 2010

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: The Story of One Iraqi Veteran’s Struggle

Two years ago, the Rand Corporation released a study saying that 20 percent of all military service members who returned from Iraq and Afghanistan — 300,000 in all — reported symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder or major depression. Many of those did not seek help because of the military culture or fear for their [...]


Jul 24 2010

Iraqi Allies Could Be Left High and Dry After U.S. Leaves, Experts Warn

With the 2011 withdrawal date for U.S. forces in Iraq drawing closer, experts Thursday warned members of a U.S. security commission that protections are needed for Iraqis who have helped U.S. forces and face threats of assassination by insurgents. The hearing of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, known as the U.S. Helsinki [...]