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The Grip on the Straits: A Strategic Shift That Unsettles Washington
This article highlights the strategic importance of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, examining how Yemen’s western coast has become the stage for a major confrontation that is reshaping control over vital waterways by forces opposed to Western dominance.
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From Multiple Armed Groups to Unified State Authority: An Iraqi Roadmap for Consolidating Arms Without Conflict
This article outlines a peaceful roadmap for implementing Iraq's policy of restricting the possession of weapons to the state, avoiding armed confrontation with factions that have yet to come under state authority, while advocating for a fair and inclusive approach to their integration.
Iraq Signals a New Chapter in U.S. Relations Following White House Meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi met with President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss the future of the strategic relationship between Iraq and the United States. The high-level meetings come as Iraq prepares for a major transition in its national security strategy, with the mission of the U.S.-led International Coalition scheduled to conclude on September 30.