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 …
As the wheel of time turned, it ground the dreams of Iraqis into dust, fracturing what remained of weary souls who had languished for years in a haze of fragmentation, longing, and disorientation. They had no shore to anchor them, no haven to rest upon. Their spirits became mere outlines, abandoned beneath a sky that …
O Eid, in whatever state you have returned, O Eid Read More »
After what has been widely referred to as the “political deadlock,” Iraq’s political process finds itself once again in a dark and suffocating tunnel. A tunnel it has been lost in for the past 19 years. Despite the promises of progress and change, Iraq’s leaders have been unable to pull the country out of its …
A new day has begun with the rising of the sun. Its rays have been consumed by the dark night’s spirit, causing this sterile circle to revolve around the people of Iraq, encircling their necks and suffocating their breath. In the old days, there was good land that yielded its fruits and bore fruits of …
Shia Tug of War: Coordination Framework and Al-Sadr Bloc Read More »
Aristotle was once asked: “Who creates tyrants?” He immediately replied, “The weakness of the oppressed.” This statement highlights a harsh truth: the persistence of injustice in societies is often due to the silence and inaction of the people who endure it. When citizens remain passive in the face of oppression—whether it’s the suppression of freedom, …
From Corruption to Slavery How Iraqs Blind Obedience Fuels its Tyrants Read More »
It is historically well-established that the Shiite Marja’iyyah (religious authority) in Najaf, alongside Shiite religious parties, has been a central force in Iraq’s post-2003 devastation, pervasive corruption, and political, economic, and cultural decline. This responsibility mirrors that of the Kurdish leadership, often criticized for its divisive and self-serving policies, as well as the so-called Sunni …
Ignorance, disease, and poverty are three scourges that destroy civilizations and peoples. You cannot find it together in one place and it is at its highest level except in the country of loss, where the one who enters it is missing and the one who escapes it is born, the poet Maarouf Al-Rusafi says: I …
In the heart of Cairo stands the al-Dhakhira Mosque, a structure built in 516 AH by Dhakhira al-Malik Ja’far, a police officer notorious for his cruelty and oppression. He would forcibly drag people off the streets, bind them, and make them work on the mosque’s construction without pay. The only workers in the mosque were …
The Orphan’s Guardian: Muqtada al-Sadr and the Iranian Wali-Alliance Coordination Read More »
Iraq, once a land hailed for its rich history and cultural heritage, has now become a symbol of endless suffering and instability. What was once promised as a country of security, prosperity, and democratic values has devolved into a place where bloodshed and violence are an unfortunate part of daily life. While officials speak of …
Iraq’s Endless Cycle of Violence: A Nation in Crisis Read More »
The pursuit of peace is a noble human endeavor whose echoes are embedded in our lives. It is a mission that radiates optimism for a world characterized by stability, development, coexistence, and cooperation for the prosperity, renaissance, and sustainable development of peoples. The people of the Middle East have always been preoccupied with conflicts that …
Achieving Peace is one of Humanity’s Highest Callings Read More »