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Can the US and Iraq move beyond military ties?
Middle East

Can the US and Iraq move beyond military ties?

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani is in Washington next week with both sides hoping to expand their economic relationship

Tom Friedman’s strange case for a US military presence in Syria
Middle East

Tom Friedman’s strange case for a US military presence in Syria

The NYT columnist is still peddling the old 'we're fighting them there so we don't have to here' chestnut

How to protect US interests in Iraq with no troops
Middle East

How to protect US interests in Iraq with no troops

A military withdrawal would allow for exploring more sustainable alternatives and foster broader engagement with Iraqi society

Top Iraqi security official: Why can't we stop the war in Gaza?
Middle East

Top Iraqi security official: Why can't we stop the war in Gaza?

In Q&A, Qasim Al Araji also warns against the US and Iran using his country as a 'proxy battlefield'

Iran elections: Hardliners have grip, but foreign policy leans pragmatic
Middle East

Iran elections: Hardliners have grip, but foreign policy leans pragmatic

The ultra conservatives were firmly placed to win, but despite rhetoric, there’s no push for war

Is the US-led counter ISIS campaign 'mission accomplished'?
Middle East

Is the US-led counter ISIS campaign 'mission accomplished'?

Some in Iraq urge American troop withdrawal, citing a low likelihood of the terror group reforming to its previous strength