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Commentary and analysis on the forces reshaping Iraq and the wider Middle East.
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Is the Hormuz Crisis Reshaping the Global Oil Market Again?
Global energy markets have entered an unprecedented phase of structural reassessment, characterized by a clear convergence of logistical bottlenecks caused by disruptions to navigation…
The Day That Could Change Iraq’s Course
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has set September 30 as the deadline for bringing all weapons under state control. This date represents not only…
Iraq’s Economy at a Crossroads: Oil Between a “Blessing” and a “Curse”
The Iraqi economy has entered one of its most challenging periods in recent years, as pressures intensify on the oil sector, which remains the…
The Future of Eastern Christianity: Pluralism, Citizenship, and the Crisis of the Middle Eastern State
Introduction This speech is not merely an ecclesiastical intervention delivered at an international conference concerning the status of Christians in the Middle East; rather,…
Why Iran and Turkey Never Go to War: The Middle East’s Most Enduring Strategic Equilibrium
In a region where alliances shift rapidly, proxy wars are commonplace, and military confrontations frequently redefine political realities, one relationship stands out for its…
The Middle East and Rare Mineral Diplomacy
As international competition intensifies over energy resources, opportunities, and new markets created by technology, the compass of global investment is turning toward a new…