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Al-Kadhimi’s government in its first test
On June 26, 2020, Iraq's prime minister, Mostafa al-Kadhimi (MK), demanded the counter-terrorism forces head to a place located on the outskirts of Baghdad...
The Ripple Effects of the Syrian Conflict in the Mashreq Region
A decade of conflict in Syria led to region-wide economic and social fallout across Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon, adding urgency to the call for...
UAE-Turkish Rivalry Wreaks Regional Havoc in Libya and Syria
The Saudi-Iranian dispute may dominate headlines but a similar rivalry between Turkey and the United Arab Emirates is equally wreaking havoc in the Middle...
Iraq: Structural Reforms Critically Needed to Manage a Multi-Faceted Crisis
Faced with a combination of acute shocks which the country is ill-prepared to manage, Iraq’s economic outlook has markedly worsened over the past 6...
U.S. multiple goals for possible military action in Iraq
The spread of the coronavirus and its devastating impact on the US economy and US efforts to reduce Iran's regional influence are possible motives...
‘Critical’ window of opportunity closing fast in Iraq
Political leaders in Iraq will have to “step up to the plate” and
prioritize national interests if the country is to realize
a more just and prosperous future, the...
Problems of US Military Presence in Middle East and Reasons Behind
Authors: Yang Yizhong and Luo Yusen*
The United States has hundreds of military
bases across the globe. It set bases in several countries such as Italy,...
Thwarting Iranian Influence is Key to Iraq’s Security
The
mass uprisings in Iraq over the past several months have many factors in
common, the most salient of which include ordinary citizens
decrying economic hardship and...
How Kurdistan’s Oil Achievements Serve Peace in The Region?
Oil, the
main element in establishing the country of Iraq during the division of the
Ottoman Empire, is still the main economic factor that drives all...
Protesters push Arab militaries off their pedestal
A decade of anti-government protests in the
Arab world have thrown popular trust in the military into the garbage bin and
undermined the military’s position as...