Netanyahu was so alarmed by Trump’s surprise announcement that he would withdraw residual U.S. troops from eastern Syria, where they were helping prevent Iran from establishing a land bridge from Iraq to Lebanon, that he had to plead with the White House to delay the withdrawal. ..…

The younger generation feels excluded and without a homeland . But Iraq’s problems have expanded significantly over the years as the government continues to ignore a massive demographic transition which has turned the country into one of the world’s most youthful nations. ..…

The deployment of militia fighters, underscores the chaotic nature of Iraqi politics amid mass protests that led to more than 100 deaths and 6,000 injuries during the week starting Oct 1. ..…