2026

Arran Robert Walshe, "Iraq closes dozens of 'fake' PMU headquarters, but ambiguities remain." Amwaj.media. Aug. 14, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Erbil moves to turn over new leaf in Baghdad amid shrinking leverage." Amwaj.media. May 25, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Baghdad faces trial by fire as reported drone strikes spark Gulf Arab fury." Amwaj.media. May 20, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Most of Iraq's new cabinet approved in stormy parliamentary session." Amwaj.media. May 15, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "As talk of secret Israeli base rocks Iraq, Sudani seen as main victim." Amwaj.media. May 12, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "PM-designate Zaidi walks tightrope toward new Iraqi government." Amwaj.media. Apr. 30, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "US 'halts' physical petrodollars in bid to choke Iran's allies in Iraq." Amwaj.media. Apr. 21, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Parliamentary push to bring back conscription ignites debate in Iraq." Amwaj.media. Apr. 15, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Election of new president in Iraq signals crumbling Kurdish consensus." Amwaj.media. Apr. 11, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Baghdad's authority in question after US journalist's capture and release." Amwaj.media. Apr. 8, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Will parliamentary revolt end deadlock over government formation in Baghdad?" Amwaj.media. Mar. 30, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Baghdad's new 'self-defense' mandate may formalize regionalization of Iran war." Amwaj.media. Mar. 25, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Mediation nets lull in strikes on US embassy in Baghdad — but for how long?" Amwaj.media. Mar. 20, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Iraq pivots north as Strait of Hormuz closure forces rethink on oil flows." Amwaj.media. Mar. 19, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Targeted assassinations bring Iran-Israel-US war to Baghdad's streets." Amwaj.media. Mar. 15, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Deep Dive: Mounting regional confrontation chokes Iraq's energy lifelines." Amwaj.media. Mar. 11, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Iraq emerges as theater for war as mysterious landing, blackout ignite rumors." Amwaj.media. Mar. 8, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Dark clouds over Iraqi civil society after killing of prominent feminist." Amwaj.media. Mar. 3, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Iraq braces for escalation amid fears of fallout from Iran-Israel-US war." Amwaj.media. Mar. 1, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Iran lashes out across region after renewed Israeli-US attack." Amwaj.media. Feb. 28, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Deep Dive: Security chiefs re-emerge as top contenders to lead Iraq." Amwaj.media. Feb. 27, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Under US pressure, Iraq's ruling Shiite alliance edges towards break with Maliki." Amwaj.media. Feb. 24, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Dispute over maritime boundary reignites as Iraq submits new maps to UN." Amwaj.media. Feb. 24, 2026 [link]

2025

Arran Robert Walshe, "Multi-ethnic Kirkuk rocked by clashes as Kurdish farmers claim land ownership." Amwaj.media. Feb. 25, 2025 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Debate on change within PMU puts spotlight on Shiite division in Iraq." Amwaj.media. Feb. 18, 2025 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Praise and protests erupt as Iraq's top court nods to contentious laws." Amwaj.media. Feb. 12, 2025 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "De-Ba'athification in Iraq in spotlight as Syria grapples with its past." Amwaj.media. Jan. 31, 2025 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Parliamentary horse-trading over divisive laws sparks backlash in Iraq." Amwaj.media. Jan. 29, 2025 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Iraq overhauls mandate of spy agency amid concerns over IS." Amwaj.media. Jan. 24, 2025 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Syrian community in focus as calls for repatriation grow in Iraq." Amwaj.media. Jan. 24, 2025 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "PMU's future on agenda as Sudani touts new strategy in Tehran." Amwaj.media. Jan. 15, 2025 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Outreach to HTS sparks backlash, debate within Iraq's Shiite establishment." Amwaj.media. Jan. 9, 2025 [link]

2024

Arran Robert Walshe, "Most fleeing Syrian government forces leave Iraq, but some remain." Amwaj.media. Dec. 31, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "IRGC officer faces US charges over American teacher's Baghdad murder." Amwaj.media. Dec. 30, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Iraq seeks regional response to Syria crisis amid pressure on PMU." Amwaj.media. Dec. 20, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Iraq's media watchdog imposes strict controls on Syria coverage." Amwaj.media. Dec. 15, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Iraqi politicians react to Assad's fall in Syria." Amwaj.media. Dec. 11, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Iraq's 'world-first' migration pact with the UK targets human trafficking networks." Amwaj.media. Dec. 11, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Will Iraq heed HTS leader's call for Shiite fighters to stay out of Syria?" Amwaj.media. Dec. 7, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Iraqi 'resistance' in focus as Syrian government battles Sunni rebels." Amwaj.media. Dec. 5, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "US court grants first-of-its-kind compensation to Abu Ghraib victims." Amwaj.media. Nov. 27, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Iraq's beleaguered property restitution law delayed amid Sunni Arab opposition." Amwaj.media. Nov. 13, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Iraq, Saudi Arabia move to shore up military cooperation." Amwaj.media. Nov. 8, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Questions linger as Iraq's prime minister loses first minister." Amwaj.media. Nov. 5, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Iraqi speakership returns to Sunni hands as political shifts underway." Amwaj.media. Nov. 4, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Police crackdown sparks unrest in Iraq's southern 'protest capital'." Amwaj.media. Oct. 31, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Furor over 'violation' as Israel said to use Iraqi airspace to hit Iran." Amwaj.media. Oct. 30, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Saudi broadcaster in Iraqi crosshairs over sniping at 'heroes of the resistance'." Amwaj.media. Oct. 25, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Iraq buys missile defenses amid threat of regional missile war." Amwaj.media. Oct. 24, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Wiretapping crisis clouds Iraqi premier's political fortunes." Amwaj.media. Oct. 18, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Iraq's integrity head faces charges following anti-corruption 'tirade'." Amwaj.media. Oct. 4, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "In Iraq, speculation rises over Sudani bid for second term." Amwaj.media. Sep. 26, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Sentencing of think tank director riles intrigue on Iraq's political stage." Amwaj.media. Sept. 25, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Switzerland reopens Baghdad embassy after 33-year closure." Amwaj.media. Sep. 15, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Facebook sheikhs' in focus as Iraqi lawmakers probe 'blood money'." Amwaj.media. Aug. 29, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "New twist in 'heist of the century' in Iraq as key figure 'fakes accident' in Beirut." Amwaj.media. Aug. 27, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Claims of disappeared Pakistanis stoke Iraqi fears of migrant crisis." Amwaj.media. Aug. 14, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Sudani pushes to realize old Iraqi dream of Baghdad metro." Amwaj.media. Aug. 8, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Reticent religious authorities stand to gain as Iraq debates personal status law." Amwaj.media. Aug. 6, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Clash over PMU Security Directorate exposes Iraqi Shiite power struggle." Amwaj.media. Aug. 2, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Amid politicization claims, Iraq prepares for first census after Saddam." Amwaj.media. Jul. 29, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Death sentence for IS leader's widow highlights legal ambiguities in Iraq." Amwaj.media. July 23, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Is Abadi plotting to shake up alliances ahead of Iraqi elections." Amwaj.media. July 10, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Iraqis back top judge as US lawmaker pursues blacklisting of 'tool of Iran'." Amwaj.media. July 4, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Iraqi resistance closes ranks, threatens US amid talk of Hezbollah-Israel war." Amwaj.media. July 2, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Cult murders in southern Iraq provoke fears of rising youth extremism." Amwaj.media. June 25, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Shrine PMU leader's anti-corruption drive piles pressure on Iraqi PMU." Amwaj.media. June 24, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Does Diyala impasse signal collapse of Iraq's ruling Shiite coalition." Amwaj.media. June 14, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Shock ruling indicates tension over authority among Iraq's top courts." Amwaj.media. June 7, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Will buyback scheme convince Iraqis to offload AK-47s, RPGs." Amwaj.media. June 4, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "After surge in users, Iraq considers ban 'pornographic' TikTok." Amwaj.media. May 29, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "China dominates bidding for Iraqi energy as US firms stay out." Amwaj.media. May 25, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Inside story: Saudi Arabia opens up to Iraq's Shiite shrines." Amwaj.media. May 15, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Plans for Mosul expansion spark talk of demographic change." Amwaj.media. May 6, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Will criminalization of homosexuality derail warming of Iraq-US ties." Amwaj.media. Apr. 30, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Amid Iran-Israel confrontation, large blast at Iraqi base raises questions." Amwaj.media. Apr. 23, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Iraq girds to revive long-abandoned nuclear energy program." Amwaj.media. Mar. 21, 2024 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Sealed with a Thumbprint: The Hybrid Politics of a Martyrdom Contract," Revolutionaries and Global Politics: War Machines from the Bolsheviks to ISIS. Eds. Ondrej Ditrych, Jakub Zahora, and Jan Daniel. Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh. 2023 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Alternative Amman—Making Counterculture in the Jordanian Capital." MERIP. Aug. 20, 2026 [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "Water Be a String" in Is al-Andalus a Place or a Poem? Edited & Illustrated by Molly Crabapple. New York University. NY, New York [link]

Arran Robert Walshe, "The Mango Juice is a Needle, and We're the Thread; or, the Non-Transactional Ethics of Iraqi Karam." Globally Rooted Magazine. Issue 2, May 2023 [link]