Iran is taking control of Iraq’s elections before the votes are even cast
Iraq is set to hold elections on November 11th, but some believe the results are already decided by Tehran. Reports suggest that Iranian agents have infiltrated the Iraqi election commission and manipulated the electoral process before voting even begins. In Iraq, votes seem predetermined—rather, it’s a process known as allocation. Parliamentary seats are already assigned […]
Syria shows dangerous signs of Iraq’s post-Saddam chaos
Democracy and peace are not guaranteed when the dictator falls. Look no further than Iraq. The aftermath of Saddam's fall shows that even the most intentional policies pose as “a new democracy” can backfire badly. Today, Iraq remains shaking from the continuation of results Deassimilation, Transient Failure of Justice and The vague constitution It has […]
Iraq’s Yazidis gather to remember the dead and missing, 10 years on from Islamic State genocide | Iraq
Ten years ago Saturday, the Islamic State (IS) invaded Iraq’s Sinjar province, expelling, killing and enslaving hundreds of thousands of Yazidis. On Saturday morning, crowds gathered for a ceremony to commemorate the victims of the genocide at the “Tomb of the Mothers,” where 111 elderly women were shot to death or buried alive after being […]
Biden to host Iraq’s leader after Iran’s attack on Israel spurs chaos across the Middle East
President Biden is scheduled to host Iraqi leaders for talks this week following Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend. US forces in Iraq are particularly credited with helping shoot down an Iranian missile that was attempting to attack Israel. Monday’s meeting between Biden, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Iraqi Prime Minister Shia al-Sudani […]