Recommended reading: Juan Cole

I was introduced to this guy from his appearances on the Sam Seder Show.

Juan Cole is President of the Global Americana Institute. If you tire of having the situation in Iraq broken down in empty terms of "us" vs. "Islamofascists" and want thorough, insightful and truthful analysis of news from Iraq that actually gives you the background on the ethic factions and players involved, this is your guy.

His blog, "Informed Consent" can be found here.