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Meet the Kurdish peshmerga fighters waiting to enter the war against Iran
In the past, Monocle visited the Iran-Iraq border and met Iranian Kurdish fighters. These fighters were training to fight against the Iranian government.
‘Everyone is terrified of US sanctions.’ What might Nouri Al-Maliki’s leadership nomination mean for US-Iraq relations?
With more than a decade of experience reporting on the Middle East for ‘The Washington Post’, Loveday Morris speaks with senior news editor Chris Cermak about Al-Maliki’s possible return as Iraq prime minister.
Any objections? US bombings of Iran were strategic even if reactive
President Trump reneged on his pledge to refrain from involving the US in a war in the Middle East. Whether Iran can retaliate or not the US bombings were an act of war.
Defence
South Korean fighter jets, a defence show in Baghdad and the problem with EU flag waving.
Culture
The Islamic Arts Biennale’s artistic director, a dedicated women’s sports TV network and the orchestra bringing harmony to Mosul.
Affairs
A diplomatic spat in the Gulf and why tinned meat has boosted the reputation of the US.
Bigger picture
As Baghdad finds stability after decades of conflict, a vibrant arts scene is emerging from grassroots spaces like The Station, where young creators are reclaiming their cultural identity.
Open invitation
After years of conflict and instability, Iraq is opening up to tourism. Thanks to a new visa scheme, citizens of almost 40 countries can gain access quickly and easily – but will they come?
The truth hunters
Despite exile and threats from Myanmar's military regime, this US-educated journalist returns to report on his homeland's darkest chapters, driven by duty over career ambition.
