Iraq Terrorist Attack News & Analysis
Battle Lines Drawn in Iraq’s Anbar Province
Examining the events leading up to recent fighting in Anbar province and what it might mean for Iraq's future.
Iraq: The Next Strain on US-Saudi Arabia Relations?
What are Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy options surrounding the recent outburst of sectarian conflict in Iraq?
Syrian Spillover: Violence Surges in Iraq
How will the ongoing civil war in Syria is impact sectarian tensions in Iraq?
Analysis: Maliki Declares Independence
Just hours before an official end to US combat operations in Iraq, President Nouri Maliki used a major speech to declare that Iraq is now independent and its security forces are up to the task of keeping order.
US Preps for Pullout from Iraq
August 3rd, 2010 (Geopoliticalmonitor.com) - As expected, President Obama has confirmed that August 31st will mark an end to combat operations in Iraq. However, it is commonly accepted that his announcement is more about honoring campaign promises than reacting to the reality on the ground in Iraq.
Political Deadlock in Iraq
With all eyes on the faltering NATO campaign in Afghanistan, Iraq’s political stalemate continues to jeopardize its long-term security outlook.