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From Multiple Armed Groups to Unified State Authority: An Iraqi Roadmap for Consolidating Arms Without Conflict
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Mohammed Al-Akili
Baghdad · Aug 2, 2026

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.

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Iraq Signals a New Chapter in U.S. Relations Following White House Meeting
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Dustin Dobbyn · Washington

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.