An awkward moment between the Iraqi PM and Turkey's president in Ankara laid bare how the Iraqi state is run, and how exposed it now is between Turkey, Iran and the US.
Iraq today is reminiscent of most middle Eastern countries from post World War II. Weak central authority open to hostile manipulation from international players, and grounded by multiple fiefdoms, each running their own course.
Iraq today is reminiscent of most middle Eastern countries from post World War II. Weak central authority open to hostile manipulation from international players, and grounded by multiple fiefdoms, each running their own course.