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 …
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 …
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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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 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 »
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It’s a spectacle that is both tragic and farcical—the ongoing corruption and moral decay among Iraqi political parties and their Iranian-backed militias. The damage they’ve inflicted on the country, with their roots steeped in the poisonous influence of Tehran, is not only alarming but also emblematic of the persistent failure of Iraq’s leadership to bring …
Iraq has witnessed countless tragedies in many forms — wars, genocides, riots, killings, and more. Yet the real evil lies within the architects of these inhuman practices: those who justified acts of murder, torture, kidnapping, and mutilation of corpses to an extent no one could have imagined. According to Iraqi media sources, Shiite armed factions …
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