Hashd al-Shaabi
The Soleimani assassination and Iran’s potential response
| OpinionSince the killing of Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani and senior Hashd al-Shaabi leader Abu …
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OpinionTehran still under threat as its regional policy remains same
By Muhittin AtamanThe Tehran government needs to think twice before taking any steps in domestic and foreign policies as internal turmoil has not ended yet
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OpinionElections, power struggles and the future of Iraq
By Veysel KurtRegardless of what coalition forms in Iraq, the new government will face the problem of ensuring political stability, government control over non-government groups and encouraging normalization among different ethnic and sectarian elements
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OpinionThe meaning of the Iraqi elections
By Muhittin AtamanIn Iraq's first parliamentary elections since the defeat of Daesh, which resulted in nationalist victory, Iran and the United States were the biggest losers
Bu Konuda Daha Fazla
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After Kirkuk, What’s Next?
The neo-medieval order in the Middle East creates brand new challenges for policy makers as national, sub-national and trans-national actors are involved in some of the most sophisticated conflicts simultaneously.
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The KRG Referendum and the Future of the Region
By Burhanettin DuranThe Kurdish nationalists who believe that the time is right for a referendum seem unable to keep their ambitions under control
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The Kurdish Referendum and Barzani’s ‘Fate’
By Burhanettin DuranKRG leader Barzani might find it difficult to keep his seat whether the referendum takes place on Sept. 25 or not
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The Battle over Post-Daesh Middle East
By Burhanettin DuranThe U.S.'s gameplan with the YPG militants, again, evidently fails to find a solution to the clashes in the region
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Obama’s Legacy and the Trump Presidency
By Burhanettin DuranTrump will focus his time and energy on dismantling Obama's legacy at home and abroad. The question remains whether he, who proved eager to take on the establishment, can overcome the 'institutional' obstacles in his path