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.

ISIS Beatles Trial Shines Light on U.S. Counterterrorism and Hostage Policy

A series of troubling incidents within the U.S. Army—including the killing of Specialist Vanessa Guillén in 2020—has prompted the military service to push for major changes to its culture. 

There’s a single thread connecting the White House approach to the region, from Syria to Saudi Arabia.