Ibrahim Al-Marashi

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi28 Oct 2019 12:40 GMT

By declaring a caliphate, al-Baghdadi has given his followers something tangible to fight for even after his death.

New Zealand attack24 Mar 2019 13:32 GMT

Brenton Tarrant suffers from common historical delusions.

Iraq08 Oct 2018 18:19 GMT

Adel Abdul Mahdi will have a better chance of forging the political consensus that has eluded his predecessors.

Iraq14 May 2018 18:04 GMT

Iraq's election was supposed to seal the political status quo, but Iraqis voted against it.

Middle East14 Apr 2018 09:09 GMT

The 2017 and 2018 strikes on Syria after alleged chemical weapons attacks were symbolic, changing little on the ground.

Middle East14 Oct 2017 16:43 GMT

The US has snubbed Iran before, with dire consequences for the stability of the Middle East.

Battle for Mosul03 Jul 2017 11:58 GMT

Can ISIL make a comeback in Mosul?

Syria's War08 Apr 2017 15:21 GMT

It's not the first time a US president launches missile strikes that do not amount to much but boost ratings.

Iraq27 Mar 2017 07:23 GMT

Iraq’s future stability will depend on how it manages its various militias.

Saddam Hussein30 Dec 2016 13:40 GMT

A decade after the Iraqi president's execution, a system that results in the daily deaths of Iraqis continues unabated.

US & Canada22 Nov 2016 09:26 GMT

As ISIL goes on the defensive, Trump's victory and declaration of a Muslim registry will perpetuate its narrative.

Middle East29 Oct 2016 08:21 GMT

Like in the Spanish Civil War, the "foreign legions" are complicating the resolution of the conflict in Syria.