Comment: The fall of Saddam brought Iraqis nothing but more fear, more poverty and more violence. They deserve so much more, says Nazli Ihsan Adil Tarzi.
Comment: Unless Iraqis rediscover their common identity and the government seriously works toward that, victories against IS will only be battles in a much longer war.
Comment: Fears of an Iranian encroachment in the region are not without reason, and Washington's apparent sanctioning of Tehran's presence in Iraq might have repercussions for years to come.
Analysis: Today marks the 12th anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq. That occupation has left a country rife with corruption and splintered along sectarian lines.
