MENA Update: A Loose Grip & Iraq as the Biggest Loser
August 20, 2026
GeopoliticsMENA
Summary
Regional power is becoming harder to control, and Iraq looks increasingly exposed as the biggest loser from a looser Middle East balance. Aurora explains why weak leverage, fragmented politics, and external pressure leave Baghdad especially vulnerable.
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MENA Update: A Loose Grip & Iraq as the Biggest Loser
