September 10, 2026
Iraq’s High-Stakes Calculus on Corruption and Militia Disarmament
An executive order will convert 50,000 government employees into de facto political appointees who serve only at the president’s pleasure.
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September 2, 2026
The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement: The Makings of a New Security Architecture
An executive order will convert 50,000 government employees into de facto political appointees who serve only at the president’s pleasure.
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August 19, 2026
The Future of Middle East Security: Layered Security vs. External Umbrella
An executive order will convert 50,000 government employees into de facto political appointees who serve only at the president’s pleasure.
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