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Iraq’s Corruption Crackdown

*A breakdown of arrested parliamentarians and senior officials as of June 28, 2026.

Issue: Politics & Governance
Country: Iraq

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Iraq

Iraq’s Corruption Crackdown

*A breakdown of arrested parliamentarians and senior officials as of June 28, 2026.

Iraq

Iraq’s Fiscal Shock and the New Government’s Bargain

Commentary

The disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have left Iraq facing more than...

Iraq

Washington Wants a Partner, But Iraq Still Needs a State

Commentary

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s visit to Washington represents the latest attempt to strengthen U.S.–Iraq...

Iraq

The Iraq File Left Out

Commentary

When the United States and Iran returned to the negotiating table through Qatari and Pakistani...

Iraq

Iraq’s Armed Factions and the Logic of Survival

Commentary

Iraq has long offered fertile ground for armed groups operating outside state authority. The Mahdi...

Iraq

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Commentary

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