Inside Iraq’s Political Crisis
An ominous escalation has catapulted the country even deeper into turmoil.
View ArticleIraq Is Nearing the Brink of a Shiite Civil War
The increasingly violent rivalry between Moqtada al-Sadr and Iran will decide Iraq’s future.
View Article‘They Have to Balance’: New Iraqi Leader Tilts the Scales Toward U.S.
Mohammed al-Sudani’s public support of U.S. troops reflects a behind-the-scenes shift—and the continued threat from the Islamic State.
View ArticleIraq’s Damage Created a Strain of Permanent American Defeatism
Accepting U.S. failures doesn't mean giving dictators a free hand.
View ArticleThe Lessons Not Learned From Iraq
Twenty years on, the war still shapes policy—mostly for the worse.
View ArticleIraq Must Not Squander Another Opportunity to Rebuild
The war’s legacy is 20 years of broken hopes and dreams. This government must do better.
View ArticleIraqi Kurdistan’s House of Cards Is Collapsing
The region once seemed a bright spot in the disorder unleashed by U.S. regime change. Today, things look bleak.
View ArticleWhy Iraq’s Economy Never Recovered From the U.S. Invasion
What did the war cost, and how do we go about calculating the cost in the first place?
View ArticleAdam Tooze: Why Iraq’s Economy Never Recovered From the U.S. Invasion
In the 1980s, it had one of the most advanced economies in the Arab world.
View ArticleIraq’s Story Isn’t Over
The ideal vision for Iraq post-2003 did not materialize as foreseen, but this should not be the sole prism through which we judge the country now.
View Article20 Years After Liberation, Iraq Needs Root-and-Branch Reform
The system of government set up after 2003 has run its course.
View ArticleSweden’s Ties With Muslim Countries Come Under Strain Over Quran Burnings
Stockholm’s expansive freedom of speech laws are complicating its relations with the Islamic world.
View ArticleThe Cradle of Civilization Is Drying Up
Climate change endangers the Tigris and Euphrates—but it’s not the only reason the rivers are vanishing.
View ArticleTurkey’s Halt on Iraqi Oil Exports Is Shaking Up Global Markets
A diplomatic deadlock over a 50-year-old pipeline agreement is wreaking havoc in the region—and beyond.
View ArticleThe Biden Administration Is Dangerously Downplaying the Global Terrorism Threat
Today, there are more terror groups in existence, in more countries around the world, and with more territory under their control than ever before.
View ArticleWhy the Iraq War AUMF Is Still Dangerous
Legislation authorizing the 2003 war is still on the books—and alarmingly open-ended.
View ArticleIran Is Exploiting Divisions and U.S. Inaction in Iraqi Kurdistan
While Washington sits idly by, the region is on the brink of falling into Tehran’s orbit.
View ArticleWhat Ron DeSantis Learned in Iraq
The Florida governor has touted his military experience on the campaign trail. But what did he really learn at war?
View ArticleIran’s Proxies in Syria Move Toward Escalation With Israel
As Israel advances in Gaza, the intensity of the response by Tehran’s so-called axis of resistance will increase.
View ArticleThe Rise and Fall of an Iraqi Strongman
Mohammed al-Halbousi’s ruthless consolidation of power alienated both Sunnis and Shiites.
View ArticleU.S. Airstrike Kills Iran-Backed Militants in Iraq
The assault on Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba is the third high-profile attack in the Middle East this week.
View ArticleU.S. Troops Are Dangerously Vulnerable in the Middle East
The Jordan attack may pull Washington into an unwanted conflict.
View ArticleHow Conflict in the Middle East Has Fueled Iran’s Proxies
Two experts explain the relationship between Iran and Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthi rebels, and other militant groups operating in the region.
View ArticleBiden Walks a Fine Line With Airstrikes on Iran-Backed Militants
The U.S. hit more than 85 targets in Iraq and Syria—but not Iran itself.
View ArticleLeaving Iraq May Be Washington’s Wisest Choice
U.S. leverage in the region could be higher without a troop presence in Iraq.
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