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Iran-backed militias in Iraq have long-wielded outsized influence over the government. Yet with Iran and its allies now on the backfoot, what does it mean for Baghdad?

Ranj Alaaldin

In this special edition Council Views, directors from the ME Council offer their insights on the key trends and conflicts likely to shape the region in the coming year.

Omar H. Rahman, Tarik M. Yousef, Nader S. Kabbani, Dalia Ghanem, Adel Abdel Ghafar

With Iran’s strategy of “forward defense” unraveling, the regime faces significant challenges and public outrage that may spark further unrest.

Shahram Akbarzadeh

After the sudden collapse of the Assad regime, the failed state and economy need rebuilding from the ground up.

Nasser Saidi

Amid all the conflict and turbulence draining economic productivity, there are glimmers of hope for the region’s economic outlook in 2025.

Nejla Ben Mimoune

The remarkable evolution of HTS in Syria showcases an adaptability that many jihadi groups exhibit.

Dalia Ghanem