Can Iraq’s new prime minister satisfy Washington’s disarmament demands while keeping Tehran’s militias from toppling his government before it starts?
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Beijing’s covert subnational campaigns pose an unprecedented threat,weaponizing grassroots vulnerabilities to manipulate American democratic systems from within
An endless conflict with Iran serves Israeli pressure politics but contradicts America’s need for containment and strategic reorientation toward Asia.
To change the Middle East after the Iran war, Washington must abandon hubris, rebuild Gulf trust, and accept that unilateralism has failed catastrophically.
Islamabad accelerates back-channel diplomacy to prevent an all-out Middle East war, balancing fragile domestic markets and major global partnerships.
Strategic divergence over Gaza and Iran has shattered U.S.-European alignment, threatening the core structural pillars of the broader transatlantic alliance.
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Maliki’s previous tenure saw massive corruption, sectarian conflict, and the rise of ISIS. While his allies tout his experience, critics warn his return risks renewed instability and U.S. sanctions, as Iraq’s political blocs remain deeply divided over his candidacy.
Washington’s failure to counter China’s global inroads—from Somaliland to Iraq and South Asia—risks strategic defeat. Without integrating China policy across regions, U.S. actions remain fragmented, allowing Beijing to expand its political, economic, and military footprint unchecked.
Without Palestinian majority representation on the Board of Peace, enforceable rights benchmarks, and alignment with genocide-prevention duties, Resolution 2803 will replicate Oslo’s failures—external control without sovereignty. A genuine exit strategy requires sharing power and anchoring transition in law, not just security.