On the two-decade anniversary of the U.S. invasion, Iraq is weakly governed, leaving it prone to instability and meddling by neighbors—especially Iran.

After decades of offering only chaos, Baghdad is trying to become a leading force in the region. 

The region is accustomed to cycles of protest and political upheaval, so it’s better not to bank on successful revolutions.

After decades of sustained land operations, the U.S. Marine Corps is looking back out to sea, embracing its roots as a naval expeditionary force.