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Iraq

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Iraq’s PMF: An Entity Beyond Suspicion or a Mirage of Deception?

Shia militias in Iraq are losing control of their own narrative, and their true motives are becoming visible.

Jan 28, 2021

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Sadiq Hassaan

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“White Paper” Reforms for the Oil and Gas Sectors: Paving the Way for Better Use of Iraq’s Resources?

Increasing natural gas production and enhancing the oil industry are critical to reviving Iraq's economy.

Jan 28, 2021

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Mohamed Riad Ishaq

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Avoiding the Iranian Trap: Iraqi Shia Are not Loyal to Iran

Iran views a successful, democratic government in Iraq as a threat to its existence.

Jan 15, 2021

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Munqith Dagher

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Iraqi Yazidis: Trapped Between the KDP and the PKK

Conflict over Iraq's Sinjar district has left Yazidis adrift in the complexities of Kurdish politics.

Dec 23, 2020

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Mehmet Alaca

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Policy Failures Lead to a Kurdish PMF Battalion in Kirkuk

Dec 23, 2020

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Yerevan Saeed

Covid-19

Hezbollah and the Politics of Vaccine Delays in Lebanon

Hezbollah is profiting from the pandemic.

Jan 27, 2021

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Makram Rabah

Biden and the Region

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How the PA Should Approach the Biden Administration

The Biden administration will exhibit a blend of Trump's and Obama's policies towards Israel and Palestinians.

Jan 26, 2021

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Mohammed Dajani

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ISIS Messaging on the New Biden Administration

The group showed an unusual and potentially concerning interest in the 2020 U.S. election and may be preparing new attacks as the new administration takes office.

Jan 11, 2021

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Mohamed Mokhtar Qandil

What to Expect from Cairo’s Strategy with the New U.S. Administration

Sisi may need to respond to U.S. pressure over human rights issues, but he knows that Biden will not willingly

Jan 8, 2021

Varied Reactions in Syria to Biden Victory

This snapshot of reactions should inform leadership in Washington to focus on increasing its commitment to supporting allies and punishing

Dec 28, 2020

2020 Polling Analysis

Half of Egyptians Value U.S. Ties, But Few Want Normalization with Israel

Egyptians show support for compromise with Qatar but not with Iran or its proxies.

Jan 15, 2021

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Mohamed Abdelaziz
David Pollock

Maps & Graphics

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Qatari Public Supports Compromise on GCC Rift, But Even More Like Turkey; Split on Israel, Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas, and Iran

While recent polling reveals that the Qatari public has been supportive of compromises to ease the Arab Quartet’s blockade, real differences in public opinion on foreign policy issues remain between the countries.

Jan 4, 2021

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Austin Corona
David Pollock

Maps & Graphics

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Bahrain Poll Shows Split on Peace with Israel, But Sunni-Shia Divide Is Small

When polled, Sunni and Shia Bahrainis have strikingly similar views on a number of key foreign policy issues, from Israel to Iran.

Dec 23, 2020

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Kenneth R. Rosen
David Pollock

Maps & Graphics

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Domestic Reform Still Top Issue for Jordanians; Most Reject New Peace Deals with Israel, but Perceived Value of U.S. Ties Up Sharply

Jordanians expressed their views on Israel, domestic challenges, and the United States in a recent Washington Institute poll.

Dec 18, 2020

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Kate Knight
David Pollock

Maps & Graphics

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UAE Public Shifts Toward Peace with Israel—and with Qatar

November 2020 polling reviews an Emirati public split on major foreign policy questions, from peace with Israel to the U.S. election and the rift with Qatar.

Dec 10, 2020

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David Pollock
Catherine Cleveland

Issues

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Iraq

Covid-19

Biden and the Region

2020 Polling Analysis