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Saudi Arabia’s unprecedented strikes on Iraqi militias mark the collapse of a decade-long strategy of patient engagement. Riyadh’s new approach—punish the factions while strengthening the state—will depend on whether it can weaken Iran-aligned groups without further undermining Baghdad.
Muhanad Seloom
The tepid response of Ali al-Zaidi's new Iraqi government to outlaw militias' involvement in the fighting could drag the country into a disastrous regional war.
Muhi al-Ansari
Unable to maintain control over its borders and airspace, Baghdad’s lack of sovereign control and centralized authority is a liability for the Gulf states. Fortunately, the time is ripe for a change.
Muhanad Seloom
The ongoing conflict centered around Iran is having a profound impact inside Iraq, raising the stakes on divisive issues ranging from sovereign power to regional alignments.
Zeidon Alkinani
The Iraqi government’s close ties to Iran are becoming a growing vulnerability at a time of significant geopolitical transformation in the region.
Ranj Alaaldin
An unprecedented close to decades of insurgency challenges Türkiye to navigate a delicate transition, balancing security, political reform and social reconciliation.