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Reflections on Iraq’s October Elections: The Good, the Bad, and the Still Unknown
While Iraq’s new electoral law did have some successes, the reforms it attempted to achieve will only be able to come to fruition if the Iraqi electorate is convinced that elections can make a tangible difference in their lives.
Oct 27, 2021
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Sardar Aziz
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A Constitutional Challenge to Iraq’s Treatment of Iraqi Jews
As a lawyer who has specialized in defending minorities right, religious freedom, and civil rights in Iraq, I have come to the conviction that giving justice to Iraq’s Jews is impossible under Iraq’s current legal system, as it must include restoring their stolen rights under a new, democratic Iraq.
Oct 21, 2021
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Al-Hamadani
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Reclaiming Iraq’s Jewish Heritage
Amid growing calls for pluralism in Iraq, the U.S. should take steps to promote preservation of Iraqi-Jewish heritage, before it is too late.
Oct 19, 2021
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Ido Levy
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Iraq’s Purple Coup: A Truly Iraqi Electoral Surprise, Par Excellence
Preliminary election results illustrate Iraqi opposition to foreign influence and the impact of the Marja'iyya of Najaf, as the Sadrists lead the coalition-building process to form the next parliament.
Oct 15, 2021
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Munqith Dagher
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Iraq’s Next Generation: A New Political Class Struggles to Rise
On October 10, a new generation of Iraqi voters, who have lived their entire lives in a fledgling democracy rife with bureaucracy and corruption underpinned by sectarian patronage networks, could have their say in who governs them.
Oct 7, 2021
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Ashleigh Whelan
Mohanad Adnan
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A Gateway to Change or New Conflicts: Iraq’s 2021 Elections
Iraqis are preparing to participate in the country’s most important elections since the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime in 2003. As all parties prepare for the ballot, interviews with those who choose to participate and those boycotting it emphasize what’s at stake.
Oct 7, 2021
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Ali Al-Mikdam
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The Holy Shrine Units’ Announcement Will Change the Rules of the Game in Iraq
Sistani’s call for Iraqis to participate in the elections along with a recent announcement about the formation of the Holy Shrine Units as independent entities from the PMF are likely to have a major impact on the Iraqi political and social scene.
Oct 5, 2021
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Munqith Dagher
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Hurdles for the Iraqi Parliamentary Election
Uncontrolled weapons are the most prominent barrier to the electoral process, along with insufficient international observation to ensure free and transparent elections.
Sep 29, 2021
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Jasem Alshamary
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Fearing the Aftermath of the Elections: Will the Powder Keg in Iraq Ignite?
Recent polling shows that a majority of Iraqis anticipate that elections will lead to increased security and political problems as militias and dominant factors are expected to maintain control.
Sep 22, 2021
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Munqith Dagher
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Iraqi Elections: Current Coalitions Are Not a Recipe for Change
As Iraq’s electoral coalitions campaign for parliament spots, old alliances and political players are likely to prevent the elections from leading to major changes in Iraq’s political sphere.
Sep 9, 2021
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Nawzad Shukri
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A Family Affair: Rifts in the Talabani Family Highlight the Kurdistan Region of Iraq’s Political Weaknesses
The ongoing rift between PUK party leaders Bafel and Lahur Talabani indicates potential shifts in KRI politics, and likely drivers of continued regional instability.
Aug 25, 2021
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Bekir Aydoğan
Mehmet Alaca
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Polls Give Iraq’s Reformers the Advantage, the Vote May Be Theirs to Lose
In Iraq, pre-election polls indicate likely difficulties for Tishreen protest movement to translate popular support into electoral gains, due to widespread concerns about electoral legitimacy and political violence.
Aug 20, 2021
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Erik Gustafson
Omar Al-Nidawi
Mohammed Khalil
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Kadhimi’s Confident Return Visit to the Oval Office
Iraqi PM Kadhimi’s recent visit demonstrates a positive vision of U.S.-Iraqi relations and improved confidence among Iraqi leaders.
Aug 3, 2021
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Michael Knights
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The Dubious Feasibility of a Planned Nuclear Reactor in Iraq
Iraq needs stability before it can invest in projects like a planned nuclear power plant.
Jul 23, 2021
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Mohanad Faris
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Iraq’s Health System: Another Sign of a Dilapidated State
Entrenched corruption in Iraq's health system is costing people their lives.
Jul 15, 2021
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Massaab Al-Aloosy
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The Ongoing Assassinations of Iraqi Activists
Starting in early October 2019, when Iraq witnessed a swell of large protests in the capital, Baghdad, along with other cities in the south, protesters were violently repressed—the harshest crackdown on protesters since the downfall of Saddam’s regime in 2003.
Jul 1, 2021
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Ali Al-Mikdam
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How Islamic State Ideology Contributes to Its Resilience
The Islamic State's strategic understandings of geographic territory, time, and victory are critical elements in its potential for a resurgence.
Jul 1, 2021
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Pasar Sherko
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Iraqi Women’s Path to Parliament
Reforms are needed to open greater opportunities for Iraqi women's political representation.
Jun 24, 2021
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Ayat Mudhafar Noori
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Iraqi Militias Are Developing Local Funding Sources for Social Activities
Iran-backed militias in Iraq are using fraudulent loans to bankroll their community activities, drawing into question their adherence to Islamic laws and mores.
Jun 9, 2021
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Sadiq Hassaan
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Pushing for Reforms from Iraqi Kurdish Ruling Parties
If the Biden administration is serious about addressing human rights violations, it should push for a more democratic, free, and just government in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Jun 9, 2021
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Diliman Abdulkader
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