{ "dataset": "country-resilience-snapshot", "countryCode": "IQ", "countryName": "Iraq", "slug": "iraq", "rank": null, "overallScore": null, "dimensionCoverage": 0.69, "confidence": "standard", "level": "unpublished", "sourceStatus": "unpublished", "headlineEligible": false, "capturedAt": "2026-08-29", "methodologyFormula": "pillar-combined-penalized-v1", "rankedCount": 170, "source": "docs/snapshots/resilience-ranking-2026-08-29.json", "license": "https://www.worldmonitor.app/docs/terms", "developments": { "headlines": [ { "title": "Detained Australian engineer Robert Pether has left Iraq after being jailed in 2021", "source": "Guardian World", "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/12/australian-engineer-robert-pether-released-iraq-baghdad-prison", "publishedAt": "2026-10-12T03:46:09.000Z" }, { "title": "Dubai resident leaves Iraq after being detained for five years", "source": "The National", "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/12/dubai-resident-leaves-iraq-after-being-detained-for-five-years/", "publishedAt": "2026-10-12T03:45:14.000Z" }, { "title": "Australian engineer detained in Iraq granted release", "source": "begadistrictnews.com.au", "url": "https://www.begadistrictnews.com.au/story/9366977/australian-engineer-detained-in-iraq-granted-release/", "publishedAt": "2026-10-12T05:00:00.000Z", "origin": "country-index" }, { "title": "Australian engineer detained in Iraq granted release", "source": "gleninnesexaminer.com.au", "url": "https://www.gleninnesexaminer.com.au/story/9366977/australian-engineer-detained-in-iraq-granted-release/", "publishedAt": "2026-10-12T05:00:00.000Z", "origin": "country-index" }, { "title": "Australian engineer detained in Iraq granted release", "source": "hardenexpress.com.au", "url": "https://www.hardenexpress.com.au/story/9366977/australian-engineer-detained-in-iraq-granted-release/", "publishedAt": "2026-10-12T05:00:00.000Z", "origin": "country-index" } ], "brief": { "text": "SITUATION NOW\nDetained Australian engineer Robert Pether has left Iraq after being jailed in 2021. [1]\nA Dubai resident left Iraq after being detained for five years. [2]\n\nWHAT THIS MEANS FOR IRAQ\nThe release of foreign detainees from Iraq occurs against a backdrop of the country's Country Instability Index score of 60 of 100, in the Elevated band. [1][E1]\n\nKEY RISKS\nThe most severe government travel advisory World Monitor tracks for Iraq is Do Not Travel, indicating a high risk for foreigners. [E2]\nIraq is linked to 172 US OFAC and Canada SEMA sanctions designations, reflecting ongoing legal and financial risks. [E3]\n\nWATCH ITEMS\nThe circumstances that led to the detention of foreign nationals in Iraq remain unresolved. 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"source": "gleninnesexaminer.com.au", "url": "https://www.gleninnesexaminer.com.au/story/9366977/australian-engineer-detained-in-iraq-granted-release/", "publishedAt": "2026-10-12T05:00:00.000Z", "origin": "country-index" }, { "title": "Australian engineer detained in Iraq granted release", "source": "hardenexpress.com.au", "url": "https://www.hardenexpress.com.au/story/9366977/australian-engineer-detained-in-iraq-granted-release/", "publishedAt": "2026-10-12T05:00:00.000Z", "origin": "country-index" } ], "evidence": [ { "id": "E1", "kind": "cii", "label": "Country Instability Index", "value": "60 of 100 (Elevated)", "factText": "Iraq has a Country Instability Index score of 60 of 100, in the Elevated band, as of Oct 12, 2026.", "asOf": "2026-10-12T05:00:53.133Z" }, { "id": "E2", "kind": "advisory", "label": "Travel advisory", "value": "Do Not Travel", "factText": "The most severe government travel advisory World Monitor tracks for Iraq is Do Not Travel, as of Oct 12, 2026.", "asOf": "2026-10-12T05:00:50.125Z" }, { "id": "E3", "kind": "sanctions", "label": "US OFAC and Canada SEMA designations", "value": "172", "factText": "Iraq is linked to 172 US OFAC and Canada SEMA sanctions designations, as of Oct 12, 2026.", "asOf": "2026-10-12T00:05:35.020Z" } ] }, "timeline": [ { "title": "GDELT 195 — in Iraq", "summary": "source: aa.com.tr", "sourceUrl": "https://aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/iraqi-warplanes-destroy-isis-position-in-country-s-east/4085531", "occurredAt": "2026-10-12T03:45:00.000Z", "domain": "conflict" }, { "title": "GDELT 193 — in Iraq", "summary": "source: www.mmafighting.com", "sourceUrl": "https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/515071/report-tim-kennedy-shot-three-times-while-working-private-security-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo", "occurredAt": "2026-10-11T22:45:00.000Z", "domain": "conflict" }, { "title": "GDELT 190 — in Iraq", "summary": "source: themedialine.org", "sourceUrl": "https://themedialine.org/headlines/pentagon-raises-us-death-toll-from-iran-operations-to-21/", "occurredAt": "2026-10-11T17:30:00.000Z", "domain": "conflict" }, { "title": "GDELT 186 — in Iraq", "summary": "source: www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com", "sourceUrl": "https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/latest-public-executions-by-country/74092155", "occurredAt": "2026-10-11T14:15:00.000Z", "domain": "conflict" }, { "title": "GDELT 190 — in Iraq", "summary": "source: www.rawstory.com", "sourceUrl": "https://www.rawstory.com/pete-hegseth-iran-2678070190/", "occurredAt": "2026-10-10T20:45:00.000Z", "domain": "conflict" }, { "title": "GDELT 193 — in Iraq", "summary": "source: science20.com", "sourceUrl": "https://science20.com/hontas_farmer/taser_developed_a_multi_shot_long_range_less_lethal_option_it_was_defunded_under_obama_and_police_got_military", "occurredAt": "2026-10-10T19:45:00.000Z", "domain": "conflict" }, { "title": "GDELT 190 — in Iraq", "summary": "source: www.thenationalnews.com", 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