An Iraq of Its Regions is a unique work that should become the handbook for any serious discussion of Iraqi regionalism.

In The Kurds and the State, political scientist Natali explores how Kurdish nationalism developed in Turkey, Iran, and Iraq.

Reviews of an analysis of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)and of a collection of articles published by Kurdish experts.

If Saddam Hussein is ousted, what happens next?

It's not hard to understand why the Islamic identity has gained ground on secular nationalism in probably every Muslim state in the region.

The second edition of Beverley Milton-Edwards's textbook on the Middle East, though updated, is as mediocre as the first edition.

The career of Iraj Masjedi, including his service at Base Ramezan and his promotion to senior adviser to Qassem Suleimani, highlights a cycle of generational change within the IRGC QF, and offers an indication of where to find Iran's future Quds Force leaders.

While Europe should not treat Turkey unfairly, neither should the AKP. It would be a historical tragedy if one party"s fumbles undercut the Turkish dream.