Main Factors That Influence Global Oil Price

It is important for any investor to think about putting their money into oil to consider how the price of oil is affected

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

Why it pays to be a Big Fish in a Small Pond

Surrounding yourself with talented individuals can sometimes backfire – as some intriguing studies of top athletes show.

The End of the Iran Deal Spells the End of Iranian Moderates

The end of the Iran Deal will strengthen the hand of Tehrans hardliners

Eurasianism wins in Turkey even if ideologue loses election

New Eavesdropping Scandal Hits National Security Agency

Trump announces New Branch of the Military – Space Command

President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to begin the process of establishing a new military branch the Space Force

Will Iran's economy collapse?

Turbulent developments in the past few months on the foreign exchange and gold markets in Iran

The End of Global Britain

In the two years since the Brexit referendum, the United Kingdoms global influence has been significantly diminished.

Nationalism Will Go Bankrupt

The opposite of populist nationalism is not globalist elitism; it is economic realism. And in the end, countries such as Britain, the United States

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

Quarter-Million Lives at Risk in Latest Battle for Yemen

Now that the operation has begun, bipartisan congressional threats to sever U.S. military assistance because of humanitarian concerns will be tested.

Can the Euro Be Saved?

The euro may be approaching another crisis. Italy, the eurozones third largest economy, has chosen what can at best be described as a Euroskeptic government

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

How HR Leaders Can Win a Seat at the Table

"Our people are our greatest asset."

Nourishing Cities with Nature

As rates of urbanization increase globally, city planners are working to reverse decades of reckless growth by returning nature to the built environment

Will Trump’s Iran Strategy Work?

While cost imposition works by making the other side pay for its policies, it ultimately targets the domestic economy and the popular support of the opposing regime.

The People Rethinking Methods of Execution

The lethal injection brought an end to the macabre executions of the past. But after a string of botched deaths, its humanity is being brought into question. Is there another option?

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

South China Sea Issue is Heating Up

The United States and China disagree on ownership of the South China Sea region

Will Iran Agree to Be Kept Away From the Golan Border in Syria?

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

The Owl Thieves of Sweden

As the country ditches cash, criminals turn to stealing owls.

Riyalpolitik and the Art of Influence in Trump’s Washington

Americas Arab allies have always wanted to buy direct access to U.S. foreign policy, and they finally found a seller.

King Abdullah of Jordan: Balancing on an ever-tighter tightrope

A look at a decade of failed social, economic and political reform in Jordan goes a far way to explain recent mass anti-government protests demanding the resignation of the government.

Why Facebook Will Never Die

Despite scandals over fake news and data privacy, the social network is unlikely to disappear any time soon