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Paul Iddon is a freelance journalist based in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan who writes about Middle East affairs
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.
Comment: IS will exploit any instability, including a potential humanitarian crisis caused by coronavirus, writes Paul Iddon.
Saudi Arabia's decision to flood the oil market could do great harm to Iraq's economy, at a time when the country is already grappling with other major crises.
In-depth: From 1980 until now, the Iraqi capital has faced a series of conflicts, instability, and violence. This year marks 40 years since this cycle of violence.
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