Although Turkey's defense minister seems to be satisfied with the outcome of his recent visit to Baghdad and Erbil, there are several impediments to Turkey's security demands.
Fehim Tastekin | Kurds | Jan 25, 2021Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi also sacked a number of Iraqi security officials within hours of the attacks.
Al-Monitor Staff | Islamic State | Jan 22, 2021The added time shores up Baghdad’s preparations for a more legitimate election process; but time is running out for protesters who fear the government will ignore their demands.
Al-Monitor Staff | Iraqi elections | Jan 22, 2021It is unclear who was behind the twin attacks in a crowded part of Baghdad. Such incidents are less common in the Iraqi capital than they were in years prior.
Al-Monitor Staff | | Jan 21, 2021Iraq faces significant hurdles in transitioning to an economy without oil dependence, and future trends can be expected to exacerbate those challenges.
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