The new issue (67) of IraqCopy, published by Ghadan Risk Management, sheds light on prominent Iraqi issues that have occupied international think tanks and media organizations in recent months, including the constitutional crisis in the Federal Court, the disputes between Baghdad and Erbil, the future of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), and preparations for the upcoming elections.

The issue opened with an analytical article published by the Atlantic Council titled "Analyzing the Chaos in Iraq's Federal Supreme Court," written by international lawyer and consultant Safwan al-Amin. The article examines the repercussions of the mass resignation of Federal Court judges and discusses the danger this development poses to the balance of power in Iraq.

The writer called for protecting the independence of the judiciary and immunizing it from political interference by appointing competent and experienced judges to ensure respect for the constitution and the stability of the state.

"Baghdad's Financial Pressure on Kurdistan Undermines U.S. Interests," by Yervan Said, published by the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington.

The article argues that the federal government is using economic tools to pressure the KRG in order to limit its independence, arguing that these measures weaken Washington's interests in the region. The author called on the US administration to intervene to pressure Baghdad to release the salaries of KRG employees and lift restrictions on the export of KRG oil.

The Stimson Center contributed an important article co-authored by Ali al-Mawlawi and Barbara Slavin titled "Reforming Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces: From Dependency to National Pillar".

The article examines the future of the PMF in light of escalating regional tensions, calling for a reorientation of the PMF towards its original mission of defending the country, away from partisan or factional recruitment.

The issue concludes with an analytical article published on War On the Rocks by Ina Rudolph and Douglas Oliphant titled "Mid-November: Navigating the Shifting Sands of Iraq's Electoral Landscape."

The article monitors the complexities of the upcoming elections in November amid tense regional conditions after the events of October 2023, an internal rift between Shiite forces, the boycott of the Sadrist movement, the Kurdish split, and the decline in the representation of Sunni forces.

The issue emphasizes that Iraq stands at a political, legal and security crossroads that requires responsible internal and external interaction to ensure stability and support reform paths.