Al-Sudani's rush to sign deals with US firms over the past few months is fundamentally about political survival, both his own and Iraq’s. The post US energy firms are returning to Iraq—but politics could undo their fortunes appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
United by a desire to counter US influence, Iran and Russia are poised to deepen their bilateral and multilateral cooperation.| Atlantic Council
The US campaign against the PMF groups will likely have significant implications for Iraq’s political process moving forward. The post Why Washington’s anti-PMF moves are testing the Iraq partnership appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Careful engagement between Israel and Indonesia could blossom. But both must navigate a narrow path between opportunity and overreach. The post The Indonesia-Israel visit that didn’t happen—and why it still matters appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
The Gaza cease-fire showcased how when the US president gets personally involved, the seemingly impossible can become possible. The post Will the US achieve a ‘big, beautiful’ Iran deal or stall in homeostasis? appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Will the Houthis cease their regional hostilities? The brief response is yes—but likely, only for the time being. The post After the Gaza cease-fire, what’s next for the Houthis? appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council