For years, discussions surrounding Iraq’s problems have focused on corruption, militias, oil dependency, political instability, and failing public services. While all of these issues are central to understanding Iraq’s condition, another long-term issue continues to expand in the background, which…
Iraq is widely described as an oil-dependent economy. That is only part of the truth. There are numerous other revenue sources flowing through the Iraqi state, many of which remain unaudited or poorly tracked. These streams form a significant source…
Iraq is often described as a resource-rich country with vast economic potential. But in practice, particularly after the 2003 invasion of Iraq, it has evolved in a very different direction. It shifted from a country with elements of research, development,…
I remember a question I was asked many years ago, one that never left me and, over time, pushed me to think more deeply about Iraq’s identity and how it connects to the reality we see today. “Where are you…
Iraq’s political and economic system cannot be understood without examining one of its most defining features: the presence of armed groups operating both within and beyond the state. Armed militias shaping institutions and parliament as they see fit, backed by…