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Reports on challenges faced by American officials in their search for a strategy to exit Iraq. Complication of holding together the coalition of countries; Negative impact of the kidnap and execution of foreign workers.

Reports on the meeting between U.S. Defense Minister Donald H. Rumsfeld and top officials of Bangladesh in June 2004 about the possibility of finding new troops for Iraq and Afghanistan. Willingness of Bangladesh to contribute soldiers only under the auspices of the United Nations; Background on the tolerant for of Islam practiced by the country which is compatible with a secular government.

Reports that a certain number of American and international advisers will continue to work at Iraqi ministries as consultants after the June 30, 2004 transfer of authority to Iraq. U.S. President George W. Bush Administration's plan to retain control of numerous buildings within the Green Zone; Commitment of the Coalition Provisional Authority to establish security for embassy personnel.

Reports on the U.S. government's preparations for the establishment of an embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. John D. Negroponte's appointment as ambassador to Iraq; Challenges facing embassy officials in establishing the Iraqi post; Office building being considered to house the embassy.

Reports on the political turmoil caused by former U.S. arms inspector David A. Kay after disclosing the absence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Allegation of the of the pursuance of war on the basis of false information; Reaction of the Central Intelligence Agency over the statements of Kay; Contention of the systems failure of intelligence.

Reports that Russia is hoping to leverage its plans for debt relief for Iraq to win the revival of oil development projects signed under Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and suspended by the occupation authorities. U.S. government's consideration of changing its decision to bar countries that opposed the war in Iraq from bidding on primary contracts; Ways in which debt relief is in the economic interest of Russia.

Focuses on the declassified documents showing the travel of Donald H. Rumsfeld to Iraq to persuade officials to improve ties with the U.S. Details of combat planning assistance provided by the U.S. to Iraq; Emphasis on improving bilateral ties to prevent an Iranian victory; Issues related to the use of chemical weapons.

Focuses on the official coverage of the full news story of the operations in Iraq. Availability of transmission from the coalition press center in Iraq; Direct access of television stations; Interest of cable television network C-Span on the operation; Payment of television stations for access.

Examines the ideology behind America's Iraq policy. Why officials, lawmakers and others are re-examining their preconceptions about Iraq; Implications for conservatives and liberals; How Iraq seems to defy ideological assumptions; Views of experts, Signs of a change; Belief by some that such a reassessment is long overdue; Focus on establishing security in Iraq; Role of the U.S. President George W. Bush administration; Issue of how to encourage the participation of foreign nations without ceding too much control; Debate over the limitations of the United Nations.

Reports that U.S. President George W. Bush's administration, which spurned the United Nations in its drive to depose Saddam Hussein in Iraq, is finding itself forced back into the arms of the international body because other nations are refusing to contribute peacekeeping troops or reconstruction money without United Nations approval. Cost of stabilizing Iraq; American troops who are being killed; Acknowledgment by administration officials that they are rethinking their strategy and may seek a United Nations resolution for help that would placate other nations, like India, France, and Germany; Announcement from Russia that it would consider sending peacekeeping troops but only with a United Nations mandate.

Reports on the findings of the Committee to Protect Journalists that there is no evidence that U.S. forces were fired on from the Palestine Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq before they shelled the building on April 8, 2003.

Reports on the efforts of U.S. lawmakers to compose a Congressional resolution for authorizing force against Iraq as of September 26, 2002.

Offers observations on the manner in which the administration of United States President George W. Bush addresses the American public, the international community and Iraq on the issue of an imminent attack on Iraq. Criticism of his lack of planning on the matter; Divisions within the administration over the war's execution; How this plan is being considered internationally; Suggestion that such a public plan to attack him may serve to confuse president Saddam Hussein of Iraq.

Reports on the statements issued by U.S. Vice-President Richard Cheney on the impact of the return of international weapons inspectors on Iraq's effort to develop weapons of mass destruction, as of August 2002.

Focuses on the skepticism of the U.S. government over a reported offer from Iraq to discuss the status of U.S. pilot Michael Speicher who was shot down in the 1991 Gulf War.