Zeidon Alkinani

Zeidon Alkinani is an independent Iraqi-Swedish political writer and analyst. MSc in International Public Policy from University College London. His main research focuses on the MENA region, Iraq, sectarianism, US Middle East foreign policy, the Arab Spring, post-war development and many other global issues. @z_alkinani

Did the UN inadvertently recognise Iran’s guardianship of Iraq?

A recent visit to Tehran suggests that the UN is officially recognising Iran's presence – and interference – in its neighbour’s politics

By Zeidon Alkinani

/ 2 Mar 2021

Did the UN inadvertently recognise Iran’s guardianship of Iraq?

What does Biden’s presidency mean for the future of the Gulf?

Will the new president undo Trump’s hawkish stance on Iran, Yemen, Libya and Qatar?

By Zeidon Alkinani

/ 3 Dec 2020

What does Biden’s presidency mean for the future of the Gulf?

Iran and Muqtada al-Sadr’s alliance against the revolution in Iraq

Iraq’s uprising is unmasking all the sectarian leaders attempting to ride the revolutionary wave.

By Zeidon Alkinani

/ 10 Feb 2020

Iran and Muqtada al-Sadr’s alliance against the revolution in Iraq

From Iraq to Lebanon and back: the people want the fall of the regime

Protestors are clear: they do not want reforms, they want a revolution.

By Zeidon Alkinani and Nur Turkmani

/ 7 Nov 2019

From Iraq to Lebanon and back: the people want the fall of the regime

Iraqis rise up against everything and everyone

In today’s Iraq, there are plenty of Saddams and plenty of Ba’athist-like parties that enjoy an agreed balance of power.

By Zeidon Alkinani

/ 10 Oct 2019

Iraqis rise up against everything and everyone

‘Post-sectarian Iraq’ between theory and practice

It remains to be seen whether this so called ‘new Iraq’ is as post-sectarian as some academics and journalists claim.

By Zeidon Alkinani

/ 28 Jan 2019

After all, Iraq’s ethno-sectarian quota remains

So long as the ethno-sectarian quota exists, a political class that serves foreign interests will continue to determine Iraq’s political and economic destiny.

By Zeidon Alkinani

/ 22 Oct 2018

Russia’s cautious role in Syria

How far would Russia risk its international relations to protect the regime of Bashar Al Assad?

By Zeidon Alkinani

/ 20 Jun 2018

The outcomes of Iraq’s 2018 elections

The ramifications from Iraq’s elections do not mean we will witness a better Iraq, but it will certainly differ from the one we know of today.

By Zeidon Alkinani

/ 6 Jun 2018