Revisiting the fall of Mosul: Who was to blame?

Mosul's surrender to ISIS has commonly been attributed to corruption and sectarianism by Baghdad, yet further investigation reveals the role of neighboring Turkey in the city’s fall.

Were Iran’s Kurdistan strikes aimed at Turkish-Israeli entente?

The missile strikes in Erbil reveal a more assertive Iran in responding to Israel’s provocations. However, could they also be aimed at hampering Turkey and Israel’s recently restored relations?

Iraqi, KRG PMs meet to discuss ending disputes

Iraqi and Kurdish leaders affirm the need to resolve issues regarding the distribution of oil revenues and the status of Iraq's disputed territories