Lebanon’s interest lies in disengaging from Gaza and prioritizing its own sovereignty and reconstruction over illusions of strength.
Browsing: Sovereignty
Iraq balances U.S. pressure and waning Iranian influence; Sudani’s pragmatism offers a path to sovereignty.
Gaza’s technocratic committee, lacking real powers and security authority, risks becoming a symbolic tool for external control, not genuine governance.
Trump’s threat to withdraw U.S. support may boost Maliki’s nationalist appeal, framing him as a symbol of resistance to external interference.
Sudan’s war persists because regional powers profit from a fractured state, while peace efforts serve as a parallel track, not a genuine solution.
Iran-backed Afghan and Pakistani fighters are entering Iraq as “pilgrims” and integrating into PMF bases, challenging Baghdad’s sovereignty.
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.