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Paul Iddon is a freelance journalist based in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan who writes about Middle East affairs
In-depth: Baghdad once sought to abolish the KRG's comparably liberal visa system. Now, new reforms will make it easier for foreign visitors to get an Iraqi visa on arrival.
Analysis: The US is mulling limiting any future arms deals with Saudi Arabia to 'defensive' weapons. This has been tried before.
Analysis: Iran-backed militias want to maintain dominance in Sinjar as an access point to Syria, but would they arm the PKK if Turkey launches a military operation in the region?
Analysis: Has Ankara's role in northern Syria made any positive impact, or will it ultimately be counterproductive?
Analysis: With Haftar's allies divided, questions loom about the LNA leader's future role in Libya.
Analysis: Putin has always endorsed authoritarian rule in the Middle East and Russia has profited significantly from the brutal subversion of popular uprisings.
Analysis: Iraqi Kurdistan hopes to avoid becoming entangled in a regional cold war.
Comment: Bolton's book shines a light on President Trump's crass dismissal of Kurdish sacrifices, writes Paul Iddon.
The US dominates arms exports to the Middle East, but Russia and China are vying for influence in the lucrative market.
Over the last decade Russia has visibly expanded its military, economic and political influence in the Middle East.
Most of the countries that have restored ties with Damascus are motivated by their strong desire to undermine Turkey's objectives in the wider region.
Neither side in Libya's civil war can achieve a decisive victory.
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