Middle East Trump’s Muslim ban is a challenge to Arab governments Arab states need to send a clear message to Mr Trump: that hostility and discrimination against Arab Muslims cannot be left unchallenged. By Burhan Al-Chalabi
Why Britain should end the special relationship with the US Gratitude for past US military assistance should not stop Britain from pursuing its own interests today. By Burhan Al-Chalabi
How the legacy of the Cold War still affects Iraq today The US needs a new policy on Iraq – the current strategy has had devastating effects. By Burhan Al-Chalabi
Is Saudi Arabia seeking friends? Saudi Arabia’s poor record on human rights and its treatment of women make it easy to demonise the kingdom. By Burhan Al-Chalabi
Why the US should apologise for deaths in Iraq A US apology will not bring back the thousands of dead Iraqis, but at least it will amount to… By Burhan Al-Chalabi