Kuwait’s FATF “grey list” placement signals systemic weaknesses in combating money laundering, risking higher costs and reputational damage.

Lebanon’s history is scarred by countless unresolved political assassinations, reflecting a state unable to investigate or punish.

Maliki’s nomination reflects a generational clash within Iraq’s Shiite politics over the future of the 2003 system.

U.S. sanctions relief for Syria is conditional, tied to verifiable steps on Iran, ISIS, and minority protections.

Washington warned Iraq of sanctions if Maliki becomes PM, deepening divisions within the Shiite alliance and risking economic collapse.

Iraq’s Iran-backed militias stayed silent during the Israel-Iran war, prioritizing domestic gains and state integration.

Egypt is signaling a more independent role, but U.S. aid and energy ties with Israel constrain real change.

U.S. pressure to disarm Hezbollah risks plunging Lebanon into sectarian violence, with Shiite support for the group at over 95%.

Trump designated three Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist groups, a calibrated move with regional repercussions.

The UAE-backed STC has cemented control over southern Yemen, advancing toward a secessionist “South Arabia” despite Saudi opposition.