Iraq

In the coming days, Kirkuk will either explode into open fighting between Kurdish and Iraqi forces or spur a much-needed dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil.

Factors such as corruption, socioeconomic inequity, and ignorance among Russian officials regarding Islam could end up fueling radicalism rather than deterring it.

A discussion on how the relationship has evolved to the point where Israel was the only regional government encouraging rather than decrying the KRG referendum.

Watch experts discuss the potential fallout from the September 25 independence vote in Iraqi Kurdistan.

Iran wants its local allies to create a Shia political bloc or Hezbollah-like arrangement next door, but Washington can curb such ambitions so long as it does not repeat its vanishing trick of 2011.

International pressure has raised the stakes of the planned referendum, but the Kurds have made their case even if the vote is canceled.

Ambassador James Jeffrey joined the Columbia Energy Exchange podcast for a conversation on how the Middle East's political situation is affecting energy markets. Among the many topics of discussion were the political situation in Iraq and the outlook for future oil production; the future of the Iran nuclear deal and

Despite all the diplomatic posturing and domestic politicking, the day after the referendum may look very much like the day before.

As foreign terrorist fighters return home, Western officials must prioritize international information-sharing and cooperation at critical border crossings.