Mark Kukis is a journalist and historian focusing on conflicts in the Middle East and South Asia. His work draws from extensive firsthand reporting experience in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kashmir, and Iraq. He brings a nuanced perspective shaped by years of on-the-ground coverage and rigorous academic study. Kukis expertly dissects complex international affairs, informed by both his journalistic background and his deep engagement with American history and international relations.
Uses testimonies from nearly seventy Iraqis to present a chronology of the War in Iraq, including the 2003 invasion, the rise in open sectarian violence, and the efforts since 2008 to reconstruct Iraqi society