Mesut Ozcan | 15 May 2020 | TR | AR
Mustafa al-Kadhimi has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Iraq nearly six months after the resignation of Abdel Mahdi and following two failed nominations
Mesut Ozcan | 10 January 2020 | AR | TR
Iraq entered 2020 with a caretaker prime minister following his resignation after weeks of protests centered in the Shiite dominated south and the capital
Mesut Ozcan | 16 March 2018 | TR
After the defeat of the Islamic State (ISIS), the priority for Iraq is now rebuilding the country in order to avoid a similar scenario to that which the country witnessed after the emergence of ISIS in 2014
Mesut Ozcan | 24 January 2018 | TR
On the December 9, 2017, Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi declared victory against the Islamic State (IS) and a dark chapter in the history of the country was closed.
Mesut Ozcan | 07 September 2017 | TR
The Kurdistan Regional Government’s announcement that it would hold a referendum on independence on September 25 this year has revived the Kurdish issue in Iraq amidst ongoing anti-ISIS operations.
Mesut Ozcan | 21 July 2017 | TR
The defeat of the Islamic State (IS) in Mosul represents an important turning point in the recent history of Iraq. Psychologically, the Abadi government will be emboldened by this event, but despite this success,
Mesut Ozcan | 17 February 2017 | TR
A new U.S. president means a new foreign policy for the world. With the election of Donald Trump as president, his priorities and diplomatic style will have its effect on different parts of the world, including the Middle East and Iraq.
Mesut Ozcan | 16 January 2017 | AR | TR
After critical statements were exchanged between Turkish and Iraqi politicians over the last quarter of 2016, the New Year began with the visit of a Turkish delegation to Baghdad and Erbil led by Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım.
Mesut Ozcan | 22 December 2016 | TR
The operation to liberate Mosul has hit delays due to limited advanced preparations, ISIL resistance, weather conditions, and the inherent challenges of waging a war inside a city. The hopes of scoring a quick victory in Mosul are fading away.
Mesut Ozcan | 12 November 2016 | AR | TR
The campaign to liberate Mosul from ISIL began on October 17. Although it is generally believed that this operation will be a success, there remain some questions about the duration of the operation and the future of the city.
