Search results
1 – 10 of 11The supreme court deposed prominent Sunni leader Mohammed al-Halbousi in November 2023, during a long campaign against him by pro-Iranian Shia forces. His ally Shaalan al-Karim…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284556
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The US Treasury believes the dollars have gone to Iran, highlighting the extent of Tehran's involvement in Iraqi political, economic and security affairs. Sudani himself is…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275763
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
He promised the protesters -- who reject him as a member of the ruling establishment -- wholesale reforms, a say in the new cabinet and an end to the security crackdown. This came…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250503
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The outline of a new coalition is coming together, driven by a series of alliances made by the top vote-winner, Moqtada al-Sadr. Despite a controversial history, in recent years…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB235919
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The Turkish government's crackdown on internal dissent, and its opposition to Kurdish groups at home and abroad have placed its NATO ally, the United States, in an awkward…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB210609
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Civil society protest movements in Iraq and Lebanon.
The Kurdish referendum has complicated Abadi’s efforts to win reselection after provincial and national elections, expected in April 2018. Abadi -- an Arab Shia -- is vying for…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB224556
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Meanwhile, concern is growing that Israel is mounting regular airstrikes on Iran-backed militia bases inside Iraq. The conflict against Islamic State (IS) led to the emergence of…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB245880
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Against a backdrop of fierce civil disturbances in oil-rich Basra, religious leaders are encouraging political blocs to expedite government formation. The new parliament meets…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238478
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
A succession of modest but diverse foreign policy successes is gradually strengthening Kadhimi’s domestic position. He is receiving strong backing from the United States, the Arab…