Embassy News
Iraq in Focus
Macedonia Stands with the Coalition in Iraq
June 2, 2008
TAJI – "America is our main strategic partner, not only in the Balkans, but throughout the world," Macedonian Army Major Marjan Jachevski told U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Counselor Philip T. Reeker, who visited with Macedonian troops in Taji on May 28.
First Iraqi Fulbright Scholar Reflects on Time in America
May 8, 2008
BAGHDAD – Before arriving in the United States in 2004 as the first post-Saddam recipient of a scholarship from the Fulbright student exchange program, Ali thought he knew "everything he needed to know" about America.
Petraeus & Crocker: Iraq’s Security, Governing, Spending Have Improved
April 8, 2008
In Testimony To Congress, Commanding General And US Ambassador In Iraq Cite Recent Military, Political, And Economic Developments
U.S. Embassy Hosts Media Training Sessions
March 10, 2008
Embassy Baghdad hosted an International Information Programs speaker, Dr. Steven Livingston, Professor of Media, Public, and International Affairs at The George Washington University, who conducted a series of media training sessions for almost 70 Government of Iraq officials and 50 Iraqi journalists between February 28 and March 2.
February 28, 2008
On February 28, Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker welcomed Steven L. Livingston, Professor of Media and Public Affairs and International Affairs at The George Washington University.
MNF-I Professional Development
February 24, 2008
On February 24, Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker spoke at an MNF-I professional development roundtable. Ambassador Crocker emphasized the importance of close coordination between military and Foreign Service officers, not only in Iraq, but throughout the world.
From Book Market to Fish Market -- Ambassador Hears Local Concerns
January 23, 2008
Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker visited several Baghdad neighborhoods today in a walking tour which only the improved security atmosphere could have made possible.
Iraq Officials Begin New Year with Vow to Battle Corruption
January 6, 2008Baghdad – Kicking off what Prime Minister Maliki has called “The Anti-corruption Year,” top Iraqi officials hosted a high-level discussion January 3 at the Al Rashid hotel, focusing on administrative and financial corruption within their government.