In this episode of Today's Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Haider al Abadi discuss the future of US–Iraq relations as the new Prime Minister al-Zaidi and his government endeavor to strengthen Iraqi sovereignty, fight corruption, improve security, recover from a regional war, and diversify its economy.
Former Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi reflects on Iraq's partnership with the United States in the fight against al-Qaeda and ISIS, the challenges of balancing relations with regional powers, and the need to strengthen state institutions while preserving Iraqi independence. He discusses political reform, the integration of armed groups into the state, regional economic cooperation, and the importance of democratic governance as foundations for Iraq's long-term stability and prosperity.
Hoover Institution fellow H.R. McMaster talks about the impact the final withdrawal of US troops from Iraq will have on the Middle East.
September 29, 2026
On the latest episode of GoodFellows, senior fellows John Cochrane, H.R. McMaster, and Niall Ferguson, moderated as always by distinguished policy fellow Bill Whalen, speak with their colleague Hoover Fellow Eyck Freymann.
September 30, 2026
The U.S. needs a strategy to counter China’s leverage in cyberspace.
September 29, 2026
