Settling for Less in the Middle East There is no question that the Middle East is a mess. The usual explanations for the disarray, however, fail to capture the root cause. Sectarianism, popular discontent with unrepresentative governments, economic failure, and foreign interference are the usual suspects in most analyses, but …

The threat of war is difficult to beat when it comes to mending or enhancing a damaged reputation. President Joe Biden and Boris Johnson, both derided as ineffective in domestic policy only a few weeks ago, are now reborn as statesmen capable of guiding their countries through the minefield of …

With drones flying the Iraqi skies for illegal purposes, security authorities face a host of new challenges. In addition to the challenges Iraqi security forces have faced over the years, they now also strive to get control of the new security challenges caused by drones. The Babil Police Command announced …