Politics of Iraq Commentary

Baghdad's Bad JuJu

Kenneth M. Pollack | Jan 28, 2011

Sadr's back. Iraq is on the brink. Washington sits idly by.

Michael O'Hanlon | Aug 30, 2010

President Obama has been pragmatic and prudent on Iraq. But let's not spend too much time celebrating transitions just yet.

Kenneth M. Pollack | Jul 27, 2010

Over four months since the election, and Iraq still doesn’t have a government. Should Washington do anything about it?

Clark Johnson | Jun 14, 2010

America needs to help Baghdad build a vibrant private sector.

Ted Galen Carpenter | Jun 11, 2010

Baghdad can’t fight off its more powerful neighbors. U.S. policy has created a dangerous power vacuum in the Middle East.

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | May 14, 2010

Shia clerics are gaining power in Iraq. Should America be worried?

Joost R. Hiltermann | May 10, 2010

The new Iraqi government will be more of the same—which is probably good enough for America.

Danial Anas Kaysi | Apr 30, 2010

Saudi Arabia isn't shy about associating with Iraq anymore. But Riyadh is overlooking Maliki, pulling for Allawi to come out on top in the elections.

Richard Weitz | Apr 26, 2010

Iraq could explode in chaos if ethno-religious minorities aren’t given influence in the new government.

Ted Galen Carpenter | Apr 23, 2010

America’s deteriorating relationship with Turkey is likely to get even worse.