Iran-backed Afghan and Pakistani fighters are entering Iraq as “pilgrims” and integrating into PMF bases, challenging Baghdad’s sovereignty.
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Washington demands sovereignty from an Iraq it dismantled and abandoned, managing a fragile system it created while refusing to acknowledge its own role.
Lebanon’s reform government falters on Hezbollah disarmament, reconstruction, and economic recovery one year on.
Al-Maliki’s candidacy reflects Iran’s need for a strong, reliable partner in Baghdad to manage its security and economic interests. Despite internal pressures, Tehran retains deep institutional influence in Iraq, demonstrating that the country’s stability remains precariously tied to external rivalries.
The shift stems from a recalculated Arab national interest: containing Israeli hegemony and preventing state fragmentation. Iran’s potential collapse is now seen as a direct threat to regional stability, overriding past sectarian and proxy conflicts.
The debate centers on whether satellite internet is a tool for liberation or foreign surveillance. Its introduction risks deepening the conflict by becoming another weaponized asset, further entrenching divisions and external influence in Yemen’s fragmented war.
The operation’s success hinges on three pillars: firm political cover for the army, tangible socio-economic benefits for camp residents, and reliable regional backing. Without this, it remains a symbolic gesture, failing to create a model for Hezbollah.