What kind of legacy President Obama will have after he leaves office in two years? The outcome of the midterm elections has led many to question what he will leave behind for the world at large.

In just a few weeks, Iraq has moved closer to a triangular disintegration. At the same time, the jihadists have advanced dramatically. Adverse scenarios cast a dark shadow over energy prices and growth prospects worldwide.

Last week marked the 10th anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq War, and analysts continued to debate the impact of the US-led invasion. Tao Wenzhao explains that the United States still has lessons to learn from its controversial decision to topple the regime of Saddam Hussein.