Trump promised not to drag the United States into a Middle East quagmire. Now he must deal with the consequences of his self-inflicted war.
Trump: Trapped
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Iraq
Women Pay the Highest Price for U.S. ‘Wars of Liberation’
As an Iraqi, I’ve spent my life fleeing, surviving, and bearing witness to wars justified by lies. In Iran, we’re seeing yet another.
The Iran War Is Killing Private Credit
The global economy is being shaken up in unanticipated ways.
Kurds and the US-Israel War with Iran: Likely Scenarios
What role will Kurds play in shaping the future of Iran?
It’s Already a World War
Ruthless authoritarian leaders–Putin, Trump, Netanyahu–have declared war on international law.
Trump Doesn’t Understand How Power Works in Iraq
The problem is not Nouri al-Maliki.
How Political Systems Decide Who Lives and Who Dies
Sheikh Hasina, Saddam Hussein, and Donald Trump all faced system change. They also have faced different outcomes.
Iraq’s Militias Are Trading Bullets for Ballots, and Winning
The ballot box in Iraq, once a symbol of peace, has become just another way to reload.
Iraq’s Upcoming Elections Could Be a Turning Point
But that depends in part on whether Washington reads the moment correctly.
U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq: Protecting Americans or Empowering Iran?
The U.S. withdrawal isn’t really a withdrawal.