Countering Iranian influence in Iraq. After discussions on bilateral relations on a host of issues between the U.S. and Iraq, Washington officially committed to continue to withdraw troops from the country. After 17 years of war, there are plenty of reasons to believe Washington sincerely wants to reduce its footprint there, but Iran’s presence in […]
Daily Memo: Speeding Up Withdrawals and Vaccines
As the U.S. discusses ways to leave Iraq, three COVID-19 vaccines enter their third phase of trials.




