A Better Globalization

Globalization has given rise to legitimate frustrations and concerns, which can’t be assuaged simply by recalling the enormous benefits it has brought.

Shifting Sands in the House of Saud with a King’s Declining Health

King Salman may not be on his deathbed, but his son is renowned for not wanting to waste an opportunity.

Sino American Relations Continue to Sour

If anyone thought that Chinese American relations could not get worse, they were wrong, as President Trump and the State Department ratcheted

East Mediterranean Energy Rivalries Face Harsh Economic Realities

The Fastest Way Out of the Pandemic

During the 2009 swine flu pandemic, a few countries cornered the vaccine market, leaving the vast majority of the global population with no vaccine at all until the outbreak was effectively over.

What makes people stop caring?

The death of an individual can have a powerful effect on our emotions, but as numbers rise so does our indifference. Why?

Fiscal Policies for a Transformed World

Policymakers should tackle the rising poverty and inequality, as well as the structural weaknesses exposed by the crisis to better prepare for future shocks.

ISIS Seeks New Paths for its Targets

ISIS is looking for new paths to takeover new areas. Yet, this time is over the internet to brainwash new minds and execute new plans.

Years of Terror: From Al-Qaeda to ISIS

The book consists of 45 articles, a conclusion, and a number of the authors tweets extensively collected to shed light on terrorist actions in

The Rise of Black Militias

Americans Worrying about Violent Overthrow of US Government

Hope in Space

The United Arab Emirates plans a space mission to Mars this week, bolstering the country’s regional power status.

Was Iraq’s prime minister right to go after an Iranian proxy?

Rocket attacks by Iranian proxy groups in Iraq have been a common feature of the Iraqi security landscape over the past two decades, often causing material damage and on occasion killing and injuring Americans and Iraqis.

Trust Funds for All

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many flaws in advanced economies, not least the fact that inequality can be deadly. The case for giving all citizens a capital endowment – reflecting both their inalienable dignity and society’s return on its public inves

Erdogan to Make Hagia Sophia a Mosque Again, But Will It Help Him?

Turkeys president seems focused on cementing his legacy and boosting his popularity with voters, but the move is more likely to damage the countrys international brand.

On the Murder of Husham al-Hashemi

Husham left behind a wife and four young children, along with many friends across the political spectrum and across the world. I had known him for about six years. Husham was a bit of an enigma at first: an Iraqi security analyst with contacts...

Conservatives Versus Trump

US President Donald Trumps most trenchant critics are not to be found on the political left. The most effective assaults are coming from the political right, where "Never Trumpers"...

Events of Coronavirus and its psychological, social and political effects conference concluded

The events of the scientific conference of coronavirus and its psychological, social, and political effects concluded on

When More Information Leads to More Uncertainty

Will colleges and universities restart in-person classes this fall? Will there be a vaccine for the novel coronavirus soon? Will there be second wave of the virus?

Iraq's Silver Lining Amid the Pandemic

Iraqs military responses to the coronavirus pandemic are diverse: creating more tension in Shia civil-military relations, building trust in Sunni civil-military relations, and pushing the government to emphasize sovereignty over externally fueled partisan

After the Liberal International Order

If Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump in November, the question he will face is not whether to restore the liberal international order. It is whether the US can work with an inner core of allies to promote democracy and human rights while cooperating with

Scientific conference on Coronavirus and its psychological, social and political effects

The scientific conference entitled (Coronavirus and its psychological, social, and political effects) was launched on Wednesday.

Launching a Military Operation on the last Terrorism's Stronghold near Baghdad

Al-Tarimya District north of Baghdad is considered the weakest security point of the capital.

Iraq Oil Export Declined in June

The daily Iraqi oil export has declined during June from 3.21 to 2.8 which was in the previous month according to the ministry of Oil statement on Wednesday.

Testing Iraq’s Ability to Crack Down on Anti-U.S. Terrorism

After Kataib Hezbollah was caught red-handed prepping new rocket strikes, justice needs to be served, and Iraqs government needs to be better secured.

A Stronger Recovery Through Better Accounting

Given that the COVID-19 crisis demands unprecedented levels of stimulus spending, policymakers should use the occasion to adopt a more flexible form...

Series of discussions in Annabaa Forum for Dialogue: Coronavirus Aftermath

Annabaa forum for dialogue held an extensive discussion entitled " Coronavirus Aftermath". Mr. Serdar Herki, a legal expert and a member of Annabaa Forum for Dialogue, delivered the lecture.

Series of discussions in Annabaa Forum for Dialogue: The Iraqi Nation: The deferred benefit

Annabaa forum for dialogue held an extensive discussion entitled " The Iraqi Nation: The deferred benefit "

Is Cairo Going to War?

The Egyptian military may intervene in neighboring Libya, but it likely wants to avoid a major confrontation.