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Friday, November 19, 2004 - Page updated at 02:08 a.m.
 
A closer look at U.S. policy abroad

 Tom Brown photo Between the Lines with Tom Brown

"President Bush's visit to Baghdad was a good thing. Yes, for campaign purposes it may be just an update of his President Top Gun landing on the USS Abraham Lincoln off San Diego this spring, with the now notorious "Mission Accomplished" banner strategically placed in the background."


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Iraq war in focus
A look back at the war, its prelude and its impact here. For ongoing coverage on Iraq, see our special section Conflict with Iraq.

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Columnist Ron C. Judd and photographer Harley Soltes traveled the state to explore life — and life interrupted — in uncertain times.
Experts speak
During the war, UW scholars discussed the conflict and what the future might hold.
Readers share their thoughts on the war
Marching toward war
Muddy mix: oil & politics
Two decades of turmoil
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·  Home-front Journal
· USS Lincoln returns
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· Faces of the troops
Islam in focus
A closer look at some of the religion's key issues and customs.

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· Islam at a glance
· An ancient bond among three religions
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· Influence of Islam
· Understanding turbans
and interpreting veils.
· A long history of strife in the Middle East
· Zionism and Arab nationalism
· Three barriers to Israeli-Palestinian peace
· U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East
· Modern strife in the Holy Land
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