Iraq, Iran, the Gulf, Turkey, and the Future: The Meaningless Debate over the Trump Strategy in Syria

Iran pushes Iraq to maintain trade without US dollar

Iran is exerting considerable pressure on the Iraqi government to compel it not to abide by the US sanctions that have been imposed on Tehran in order for it to change

The True Origins of ISIS

A secret biography suggests that Abu Ali al-Anbari defined the group’s radical approach more than any other person.

Iraq working to make money, not burn it up in gas flares

Instead of wasting the gas the country will reap the benefits of putting it to good use

Supreme religious authority and the dilemma of forming the next Iraqi government

the supreme religious authority reminded the citizens by inviting them previously to participate freely and widely in the elections to choose the best

Iraq's democracy facing legitimacy shortage and political crisis

These infringements aimed to reducing of political impact of some ethnic and political parties

Arostcratic elite rules Iraq, only misery achieved, journalist

Since a decade and a half aristocratic elite lived in Iraq with unprecedented lofty life while the ordinary citizen only got injustice and misery

Challenges facing Iraqi journalists and form of new government

The Iraqi citizen realized the dangers of the conflicts among the political parties and forces and felt the circle of worry within these groups

Does Muqtada al-Sadr Pose a Threat to Iran’s Influence in Iraq?

A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.

In Search of a New Patron, the KRG Turns Back to Moscow

As the Iraqi Kurds reach out to Russia, the Kremlins sway over their politics and energy resources is growing.

Parliamentary elections, chances for forming Iraqi government, Forum

Annabaa Dialogue Forum in collaboration with Himmam Dialogue Knowledge Forum held a joint intellectual seminar

Whither the Kurds?

As Kurds contemplate the future, they have the advantage in contrast to the Palestinians, that the transition calls into question the future political structure of Syria and Iraq

Concepts needed to be understood by governing groups and security dialectics, Iraqi journalist

Since the downfall of Mosul city and the start of liberation operations, I warned, many times, against the polarization of international media organs, taking into consideration that they try to get the information without any heed to ethical values

Journalist Talks about the Role of Studies Centers in Iraqi Decision Making

Annabaa Forum for Dialogue discusses formation of coming Iraqi government

Annabaa Forum for Dialogue held its session to discuss the “Scenarios to form the Iraqi government

Saddams Disney for a Despot: how Dictators Exploit Ruins

The Iraqi dictator followed Mussolinis lead in appropriating ancient ruins to tell a flattering story about his own authoritarian regime.

As Iraqi elections end, power play begins for prime minister

The Islamic Dawa party, which has held sway over Iraqs government for a dozen years, could lose its power to select the prime minister unless it can resolve major differences between its inner rivals and unify the party.

Congress rebels against Trump’s Middle East war secrecy

I would say since the Trump administration came in, we have seen a gradual increase in limitations on congressional delegations, especially Iraq and Afghanistan and understandably Syria

Iraq’s election may have had widespread voter fraud

It is a truism that Iraqis disappointed in their results often imagine cheating rather than acknowledge their own failures to appeal to a broader electorate

Iraqi politicians look to calm tensions in wake of US withdrawal from Iran deal

The US withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear deal poses questions about the role of the Iran-backed Shiite armed factions in bringing the US-Iranian confrontation into Iraq.

Iraq’s Top 10 Potential Prime Ministers

Will it be the Harvard- and MIT-educated mandarin, the coveralls-wearing man of the people — or someone else the world has never heard of?

On former battlefield, Kuwaiti investor plans date palm groves, ostrich and deer reserve

We hope to have 100,000 (trees) in the next five to six years

The Man Who Could Shape Iraq's Future

Moqtada al-Sadr, who once led part of the insurgency against U.S. troops in Iraq, may pick the next prime minister.

Incidents of Anti-Shiism in April, 2018

With 673 incidents of anti-Shiism during the month of April, Shia repression is on the rise. The reduction in February and March from January’s equivalent 673 incidents was too good to be true, as this month concluded with 128 deaths, 180 injuries, 236 ar