The Arab world is currently in the midst of a series of profound political transformations, the scale of which is altering the contours of both regional and global strategies. Perhaps one of the most significant shifts is the evolving role of Iran and its allies, especially within the framework of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) …
One of the clearest indicators of a failed state is its inability to attain political and economic independence, coupled with its failure to ensure development and social justice for its citizens. In today’s world, it is evident that the morally bankrupt Iraqi government consistently seeks to declare its loyalty not to its own people, but …
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It was hardly surprising that the new Iranian president chose Iraq as his first major destination. Iraq serves as the economic lifeline for Iran’s regime, without which the regime would suffocate due to a lack of resources, particularly U.S. dollars. The smuggling of Iranian oil under the guise of Iraqi oil—by blending it with Iraqi …
While Iraq collapses under the leadership of the regressive marja’iyya in Najaf and the corrupt clique in the so-called Coordination Framework, driven by the Iranian Safavid ogre choking Iraq, the Jaafari Shiite militias loyal to Iran are killing and terrorizing the Iraqi people, slowly starving and brutalizing them under the guise of ignorance, backward Shi’ism, …
The Nujaba Movement, a prominent Shiite terrorist militia from Iraq, has emerged as one of the region’s most influential forces due to its strong affiliations with Iran. Founded in 2013 by Akram al-Kaabi, a former senior leader of the Mahdi Army, the movement has played a pivotal role in both Iraq and Syria. It has …
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Iraq has become a central battleground for Iranian-backed militias, with groups like Hezbollah, Kata’ib Hezbollah, and Saraya al-Khorasani gaining considerable influence. These militias, operating within a frail Iraqi security framework, are key players in expanding Iran’s economic and military reach in the region. By exploiting Iraq’s weak governance and deteriorating security, they help Tehran circumvent …
In the wake of the collapse of Saddam Hussein’s regime in 2003, Iraq was left in a state of total disarray. Institutions across the country, from the military to the security and service sectors, were dissolved overnight, leaving the country grappling with chaos and anarchy. This sudden vacuum created fertile ground for foreign powers and …
In my country, a man feels ashamed to openly express his love for his wife, but he boasts about his sinful past with other women. In my country, we are ashamed of love and openly display hatred. We consider deceitfulness to be cleverness, while honesty is deemed worthless. We praise cunning and manipulation, and we …
In his seminal work “Science and Politics as a Vocation,” German sociologist Max Weber proposed a fundamental distinction within political life: one can either live “for” politics or “from” politics. The former is driven by ideology, purpose, and the desire to shape society, while the latter seeks to exploit the political system for personal gain. …
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The emergence of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant foreshadowed the rise of another non-state armed group that has become deeply involved in Iraq’s political and economic landscape. Following the approval of the fatwa by the Iranian Najaf religious authority, the Iraqi government called for militia mobilization as it struggled to combat ISIS …
During the recent FIFA World Cup in Qatar, French President Emmanuel Macron extended an invitation to Zinedine Zidane, the legendary French footballer, to attend the final between France and Argentina. However, Zidane declined the invitation, citing unknown reasons. This raised an interesting question: why didn’t the French media and public accuse Zidane of betraying France? …
As time has passed, Iraq’s dreams have been ground to dust, and the spirits of its people are now little more than faded shadows, lost in a sea of years filled with chaos and confusion. They have no shore to cling to, no place to rest. In this era, they wander aimlessly, without shelter, without …