Where Politics Fail, Football Triumphs
On 22 January, the Iraqi national football team beat its archrival, Iran, in a thrilling game...
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Author: Iraqi Thoughts
Bismayah: Iraq’s Largest Development Project
Ten kilometers southeast of Baghdad, just off the Baghdad-Kut highway, a whole new city is under...
Read MoreISIS is Still the Real Threat to Kurdistan
It is ironic that the Kurds view the Shia militias as a threat to Kurdish controlled areas because they did not mind neighbouring ISIS for two months.
Read MoreAddressing Iraq’s Militias Problem
Iraq must enforce existing laws that ensure that the army and police are the only armed forces on the ground.
Read MoreJordan Remains a Safe Haven for Saddam Loyalists
Since 2003, Iraqi officials have expressed dismay at Jordan’s permissive attitude towards Baathist dissidents and their public displays of support for Saddam.
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