Abdulla Hawez
Researcher focused on Middle East geopolitics, particularly Iraq and Iran, who provides on-the-ground analysis of how regional conflicts affect Iraq's political and security landscape.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 21min
Why Iraq is the most fragile front in the US-Israel war on Iran
Abdulla Hawez, a researcher on Iraq and Iran with on-the-ground analysis, breaks down who holds power in Iraq and the tangled roles of Shia, Sunni and Kurdish factions. He traces post-election paralysis, U.S. influence over oil revenues, Iran-backed militias' reach, and how strikes have turned Iraq into a multi-actor battlefield. He also outlines the economic strain and risks of deepening fragmentation.
