Iraq’s recent anti-corruption crackdown targets low-level officials while shielding powerful elites, revealing a performative effort rather than true reform.
Monday, July 20, 2026
Iraq’s recent anti-corruption crackdown targets low-level officials while shielding powerful elites, revealing a performative effort rather than true reform.
The U.S.-Jordan partnership has deepened dramatically, with over $2 billion in aid and a major military buildup.