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U.S. missile stockpiles under pressure? report says Trump rejected escalation as generals warned of shrinking arsenals

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SULAIMANI, Kurdistan Region of Iraq — By Dr. Pshtiwan Faraj | Kurdish Policy Analysis     Sources cited in media reports claim U.S. commanders warned President Donald Trump that key long-range and missile-defense inventories were being depleted during operations against Iran, highlighting concerns about readiness for future conflicts. Reports claim U.S. military leaders warned President Trump about declining missile stockpiles during operations against Iran, raising broader questions about U.S. military readiness. Questions are emerging over the sustainability of U.S. military operations after multiple informed sources reportedly said that American stockpiles of some of its most advanced long-range and missile-defense weapons have been significantly reduced following recent operations in the Middle East. According to sources cited in media reports, the U.S. military has expended large numbers of ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) missiles and the newer Precision Strike ...
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Iraq at a Crossroads: Iran-Backed Militias Escalate Attacks as U.S. Reassesses Strategy

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  Drone strikes, regional spillover, and Baghdad’s limited response expose growing concerns over militia power and the future of U.S.–Iraq relations.  Iraq Is at Another Crossroads with Iran-Backed Militias—and Washington Kurdish Policy Analysis  /  ERBIL — Iraq is once again facing a turning moment as escalating attacks by Iran-backed militias test the authority of the state and complicate relations with the United States. Since mid-March, factions within the Popular Mobilization Forces —including Kataib Hezbollah —have intensified drone and missile operations targeting Iraqi Kurdistan, U.S. facilities, and regional infrastructure. A March 28 drone strike on the residence of Nechirvan Barzani in Duhok underscored the widening scope of the conflict. The attacks are part of a broader escalation tied to regional tensions involving Iran , with militias launching strikes not only inside Iraq but also toward neighboring states and U.S. interests across the region. A Fa...
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Lindsey Graham Passing Reshapes Republican Foreign Policy—and Raises Questions for the Kurds

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  By Dr. Pshtiwan Faraj | Kurdish Policy Analysis The sudden death of one of Washington's most influential Republican hawks removes a powerful congressional advocate for Ukraine, Israel, a hardline Iran policy, and Kurdish aspirations in the Middle East. The death of Senator Lindsey Graham removes one of Washington's strongest advocates for the Kurds, Ukraine, Israel, and a tougher US policy toward Iran. Lindsey Graham's Sudden Death Leaves a Strategic Void in Washington WASHINGTON — Senator Lindsey Graham , one of the Republican Party's most influential foreign policy voices and one of President Donald Trump's closest congressional allies, has died at the age of 71 following a sudden illness, according to a statement released by his office. His unexpected death comes at a particularly volatile moment in American and Middle Eastern politics. Graham had recently traveled to Ukraine, remained deeply involved in congressional debates over Iran and Israel, and was p...
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Lindsey Graham's Death Leaves a Void in US-Kurdish Relations

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  By Dr. Pshtiwan Faraj | Kurdish Policy Analysis     The passing of Senator Lindsey Graham removes one of the most influential American advocates for the Kurdish people, raising questions about the future of bipartisan support for Kurdistan amid shifting US foreign policy priorities. The death of Senator Lindsey Graham removes one of Washington's strongest advocates for the Kurdish people, creating uncertainty for future US-Kurdish relations. The Loss of a Longstanding Friend of Kurdistan The sudden death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has prompted an outpouring of tributes not only across Washington but throughout the Kurdistan Region, reflecting the rare position he occupied as one of the most consistent and influential American advocates for Kurdish interests. The Washington Kurdish Institute described Graham as a steadfast supporter whose commitment to the Kurdish people extended beyond political rhetoric, offering condolences to his family while highlighting...
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Can the stateless Nation of Kurdistan help save the Global Order?

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By Dr. Pshtiwan Faraj A new geopolitical analysis argues that Kurdistan's experience of survival, mediation, and pragmatic diplomacy offers unexpected lessons as the international order faces its deepest crisis since World War II. A new geopolitical analysis argues Kurdistan's experience offers vital lessons for rebuilding international order amid the Iran war and global instability. As the World Fragments, Kurdistan Offers an Unexpected Lesson The international system is under unprecedented strain.  Russia's war in Ukraine, escalating tensions between Iran and the West, the paralysis of the United Nations, and growing competition among major powers have raised a fundamental question: Who still defines the rules of international order? According to a new geopolitical analysis by Greg Mills and Basil Gavalas , the answer may not come from Washington, Moscow, Beijing, or Brussels—but from an unlikely place: Iraq's Kurdistan Region . While lacking international r...
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