Iraq
Heated rhetoric over Iraqi elections risks clashes
Security forces are preparing for possible new protests ahead of the final results announcement
IraqIraqi Kurdish citizens face poor economic prospects
Thousands of students are protesting across the Kurdistan region, as emigrants remain trapped in Belarus
IraqIraqi Kurdistan will face dilemmas over federal ties
Greater internal consensus is balanced by long-term cross-border and economic risks
IraqIraq tensions will promote broad consensus government
Only a small number of former protesters and independents are looking to develop an ‘opposition’ role
IraqMideast water scarcity risks urban and rural strains
Jordanian officials say dams are running dry amid an intense regional drought, and Iraqis warn of likely clashes
Middle EastAssassination bid may help Iraqi premier’s prospects
Iran-backed fighters have disclaimed responsibility for the latest drone attack
IraqIraqi Shia forces are likely to paper over divisions
In the wake of October elections, Fatah is denying the results while Sadrists flirt with majoritarian rhetoric
IraqIslamic State will trade on ethnic Iraqi land disputes
A series of deadly attacks in Diyala has killed more than a score of people
Iraq
