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August 1, 2017

Relying on Russian Help, Iran Lays the Groundwork for a Post-IS Iraq

Where “non-sectarian” means pro-Iranian and Shiite.

Now that Islamic State (IS) has lost the battle for Mosul, Iraq is preparing for a national election—which the Islamic Republic of Iran hopes will put a friendly government in power. To this end, Tehran is encouraging the Shiite political parties it has long backed to start billing themselves as liberal, non-sectarian, and wedded to a sense of Iraqi identity that transcends religious and ethnic divisions. Amir Taheri explains:

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August 1, 2017

  1. Relying on Russian Help, Iran Lays the Groundwork for a Post-IS Iraq

    Where “non-sectarian” means pro-Iranian and Shiite.

  2. Israel Is Right to Boycott the Boycotters

    If you hate the Jewish state that much, stay home.

  3. The ACLU Is Wrong to Oppose a Congressional Anti-Boycott Law

    No violations of free speech here.

  4. Change Tisha b’Av Ritual to Accommodate the Jews’ Return to Jerusalem? It’s Already Been Done

    Even the Western Wall is no longer a symbol of national sorrow.