Geneva II must achieve peaceful solution

The Syrian government, the Syrian opposition and the world must take advantage of the opportunities afforded by Geneva II to bring peace to Syria.

Saudi Arabia

Resolution of Anbar crisis requires security, political coordination

Baghdad must combine security and political efforts to bring an end to the current crisis involving al-Qaeda and the Sunnis in Anbar province.

Iraq

Unregulated hunting threatens Iraqi bird populations

While Iraq has long enjoyed a rich heritage of hunting, modern techniques and a lack of regulation are severely diminishing certain native species and harming the environment.

Iraq

Suicide bombers disguised as pilgrims infiltrate Iraq

The suicide bombers who have been striking Iraqi pilgrims are motivated by jihadist ideology.

Iraq

Basra governor speaks about corruption, security challenges

In an interview with Al-Monitor, Basra governor Majid al-Nasrawi spoke about corruption and said the city has hired a British security consulting firm to advise it on contracts.

Iraq

Lebanese Shiite cleric calls for building inclusive state

In an interview with Al-Monitor, Lebanese Shiite cleric Hani Fahs said that the region must work toward peace, and citizens should work to build inclusive states.

Iraq

Ending Iraq's demonstrations won't solve Sunni crisis

The Sunni demonstrations may not last much longer, but their end will not mean that Iraq’s sectarian problems have been addressed.

Iraq

Iraq fails to attract domestic capital

Due to the deteriorating security situation as well as underdeveloped financial and banking apparatuses, Iraqi capital has been migrating outside the country.

Iraq

Anbar protesters remain defiant despite government threats

In spite of calls from the government to postpone the Anbar sit-ins until after parliamentary elections, protesters there say they will not leave until their demands are met.

Iraq

Iraqi army fights for control of Anbar

The Iraqi army has launched an operation to seal the border with Syria and defeat al-Qaeda in western Iraq.

Iraq

Dawa official calls for opening another American university in Iraq

The Islamic Dawa Party has long resisted “Western cultural penetration” in Iraq, but the dire state of education in the country has prompted Education Minister Ali al-Adeeb, a Dawa Party official, to call for opening an American university in Iraq.

Iraq

Divided Iraqi leaders shirk responsibility

With each successive outbreak of violence or natural disaster, Iraqi leaders, particularly Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, continue to point the finger of blame at their opponents.

Iraq