Iraq’s Silk Road: Port and canal project set to transform Baghdad’s geopolitical clout

Iraq’s two ambitious trade corridor projects present an opportunity for a beleaguered Baghdad to enhance its geopolitical status and establish economic independence.

Pentagon plans to sow chaos in Syria by training, arming radical groups: Report

The US plan involves providing ISIS and other extremist groups with armored vehicles as well as the planned 'kidnapping' of Russian and Iranian military personnel

Erbil oil revenues to come under Iraqi supervision

The move continues a trend reversing aspects of Kurdish autonomy gained since the 2003 US invasion of Iraq

The terrorism pretext: US-ISIS-Kurdish nexus preserves occupation of Syria

It's getting harder to ignore. The persistent ISIS presence in the Syrian desert only serves US aims to continue its military occupation and support for Kurdish separatism.

Iraq reaches $9 billion in oil revenues, first increase in three months

Iraq's October oil revenues have brought its annual revenues to approximately $99.7 billion, already surpassing its revenues from 2021

Mustafa Al-Kadhimi: The Iraqi PM who did nothing

Following his meteoric rise in Iraqi politics, what has been the legacy of Mustafa al-Kadhimi, and whose interests did he really serve?

How Arab states perceive the US-China standoff

West Asian countries recognize China’s sovereign claims over Taiwan, yet many of them still rely on the US militarily and politically, so where do they stand?

Hamas return ticket to Damascus won’t come cheap

The Palestinian resistance movement’s complicated relationship with Syria is headed for a reset, but it won’t be on their terms.

US ‘coercive diplomacy’ with Saudi Arabia

While a carrot may advance US interests infinitely better than a stick at this sensitive juncture in US-Saudi relations, all indications are that Biden will resort to the stick.

Kurdish official reveals Erbil is ‘a hub’ for the Mossad

Over recent years, Erbil has been the target of more than two dozen attacks against alleged Israeli targets by Iran or groups allied with Iran

Why does Turkey have 38 illegal bases in northern Iraq?

The illegal Turkish military presence in Iraq is a blatant violation of that country's territorial integrity. While Ankara claims it is a national security priority, it actually uses this military cover to influence and manage Iraqi and regional affairs.

Defying US Caesar Act, China admits Syria into BRI

Syria’s entry into China's Belt and Road Initiative is to support its economic integration into West Asia and fortify its post-conflict recovery

Iran suspends electricity exports to Iraq due to water shortages

Natural gas exports to Iraq also markedly reduced