Political Shiism and State-Building in Iraq: An Interview with Ali Taher El-Hammood
ighteen years after the fall of Saddam Hussein in Iraq, Iraqi Shiites are divided on the relationship between political power, ethnicity, and religious legitimation.
Contractors and Mercenaries will Live on after the US Leaves Iraq and Afghanistan
However, and despite numerous national laws forbidding mercenary activity in the militarily advanced Western world, mercenaries have continued to flourish and thrive in the battlefields and cities of Iraq and Afghanistan – the two countries who suffered the most from the American imperial footprint in the 21st century.
Summits between Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt Signal a New Regional Bloc
gyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived in Baghdad on June 27, 2021 and was received by Iraqi President Barham Salih.
Iraq Assassinations Prove There Is No Room for Anti-Iran Dissent
raq has often been likened to a mafia state and a kleptocracy.
Meetings Between Iraq, Egypt, and Jordan will Amount to Little
Therefore, when news emerges of summits being held and planned by two historically important Arab powers such as Iraq and Egypt, there are always murmurs of “what could be?” should these summits bear fruit.
The Pope’s Visit to Iraq: How the KRG Tainted Its Message of Hope
ope Francis's recent trip to Iraq is considered of historical importance both for its strong symbolic message and its political and diplomatic impact on regional developments.
Suicide Bombings in Iraq: A Return to Security Chaos?
aesh (ISIS) violence has returned to Iraq and has started yet again to threaten the country’s stability.
What Is China’s Endgame in Northern Iraq?
Furthermore, China is increasing its diplomatic presence in northern Iraq.
Why are Iraq’s Politicians Worried about A Dead Dictator’s Daughter?
For those who think her name sounds familiar, that is because she is the daughter of the late and deposed Iraqi dictator, Saddam Hussein, who ruled Iraq from 1979 until an illegal US-led invasion toppled him and his Ba’athist regime in 2003, allegedly on a mission to bring democracy to Iraq and to disarm its weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).
Iraq’s Political Sectarianism Has Divided Society In Bloody Fashion
t has been almost two decades since the United States led a coalition of Western powers to invade and occupy Iraq, on the promise to the world of ending former dictator Saddam Hussein’s purported Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) program, and the pledge to the Iraqi people that only they would be the masters of their own fates.
Iraqi Youth No Longer Tolerate Iranian Influence and State Corruption
raq has been witnessing popular protests that have taken the lives of more than 100 civilians.
The US-Iran Rivalry in Iraq May Cause Another Popular Uprising
here are numerous indications on Iraq’s horizon that point to an impending popular rising in Iraq, similar to that took place in Basra and southern Iraq in 2018.
Another Step in Pushing the PKK Out of Iraq?
ast week was quite hot in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
What Won the KRG Elections in Iraq? KDP’s Revisionism or PUK’s Status Quo
he Kurdish region of Iraq held elections on 30 September – a year after a troublesome period.
The US-Iran Scramble for post-Abadi Iraq: How Will Turkey be Affected?
fter two years of stormy relations with Turkey, Haider al-Abadi, the former Prime Minister of Iraq, managed to establish workable relations with Turkey.
No Meddling in Iraqi Politics: Turkey’s Spot is on the PKK
he long delayed Iraqi Kurdistan Parliamentary elections were finally held on Sunday, September 30th.
The Indecisive 2018 Election Results and the Prospect of Civil War in Iraq
Since the announcement of the inconclusive national election results, events in Iraq have been sliding towards a civil war.
Turkey’s Offensive in Iraq: The Target is Qandil
urkey is in the midst of a ground operation in Iraq.
Iraqi Parliamentary Elections: The Changes and Challenges in Iraqi Politics
The Iraqi parliamentary elections took place on May 12, 2018 in the shadow of the concerns shaped by the profound crises the country confronted as of 2003.
Iraqi parliament speaker backs Turkey’s anti-PKK fight
he visiting Iraqi Parliament Speaker, Salim al-Jabouri, has backed Turkey’s fight against the PKK terror group.
