17279. AN ANALYSIS OF POLITICAL CARTOONS OF U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN IRAQ. This paper examines the situation in Iraq circa early 2005 from the perspective of political cartoons appearing in The Los Angeles Times and The International Herald-Tribune. Following a brief discussion of what constitutes an effective political cartoon and a quick review of the major Iraq news stories in the first months of 2005, the paper analyzes specific cartoons published in the two newspapers. Each cartoon is described and assessed for “effectiveness” in terms of its ability to deliver a clear and powerful message to its audience. Written 2005. KEYWORDS: Iraq cartoons. 9 pages, 12 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources. 2,139 words.