Iraq
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Can Iraq’s new prime minister finally rein in its armed factions?
For years, Iraqi governments have struggled with the same dilemma: how to assert authority over armed groups that operate beyond the state’s direct control. The challenge has gained renewed urgency…
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Diplomatic Friction and Asymmetric Escalation: The Gulf’s New Front
The Transition from Regional Neutrality to Active Hostility By mid-April 2026, the Persian Gulf has transitioned from a zone of “cautious neutrality” to an active theater of proxy warfare. The…
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Iraqi civilians are paying the price of the Iran war
The war involving Iran is unfolding far beyond its immediate battlefield, and Iraq has become one of its most exposed fronts. While the conflict is driven by larger geopolitical actors,…