The war in Iraq and the aftermath are receiving media attention around the globe. A plethora of media reports from many other countries is now available online in English. This article recommends possible approaches to developing comparative media studies and provides URLs to specific sources. The NCSS standards addressed by these lessons include: (1) Standard II Time, Continuity, and Change; (2) Standard VI Power, Authority, and Governance; (3) Standard IX Global Connections; and (4) Standard X Civic Ideals and Practices.