The war in Iraq is occupying all our minds at the moment. News, debate and analysis cover acres of newsprint and nearly every television channel. Opinions for and against the war are deeply divided. Whatever the ethical and legal arguments for and against going to war, one thing is certain: the world will never be the same again. The institutions which have helped to mould the world since the second world war, the United Nations, NATO, the European Union, have all been subjected to enormous strains. The "special relationship" between Britain and America has been questioned and defended with equal vigour.

The war also brings into focus wider issues, such as the future political shape of the Middle East, and the way to resolve the Palestinian conflict, bring peace to Israel and justice to the Palestinian people.

We hope that the links below will help to keep you up-to-date with the news and clarify your own mind on these issues.

Moveon.Org is an independent organisation dedicated to bringing ordinary people back into politics. It claims to be a catalyst for a new kind of grassroots involvement, supporting busy but concerned citizens in finding their political voice with a nationwide network of more than 600,000 online activists.

For an alternative press view of the war, including links to many Middle eastern websites, visit Cursor.org

Up-to date news and analysis from the BBC is available from the BBC news web special pages on the war.

The United States
US State Department gives the US Government's view on the war

The  CNN news channel gives the news from a fervently American Perspective

Iraq Daily (English)  (Published by the Iraq Ministry of Information)
 

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