Dr. Ahmed Al-Alwani
(Head of the Iraqi Coordination Council and former Member of the Iraqi Parliament. An Iraqi political figure and a prominent opponent of Iran’s policies and its militias in the region, focused on monitoring geopolitical affairs, regional security, and issues of stability and development in Iraq and the Middle East)
Copyright: @ 2026 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 11 October 2026
Note: The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily the views of the Research Institute for European and American Studies
Executive Summary
This analytical policy paper addresses current regional developments and the resulting political and security challenges in the Middle East. It examines the risks of escalation on energy security, international trade, and maritime shipping lanes. Furthermore, the paper highlights the dimensions of uncontrolled arms proliferation and the illicit drug trade as tools used to undermine regional and international stability.... Read more