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Iraq at a Crossroads: Radical Reforms to Avert State Collapse
Without radical reform, Iraq faces potential dissolution and geographic fragmentation in the case of an increasingly likely economic crisis.
Jun 2, 2021
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Farhad Alaaldin
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A State in Collapse: Iraq’s Security and Governance Failures
Unregulated weapons, corruption, and mismanagement are pushing Iraq's political system towards potential collapse.
Jun 2, 2021
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Farhad Alaaldin
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Iraqi Protestors: On the Iraqi State and the Arrest of Muslih
Protestors in Iraq are using the "Who Killed Me" hashtag to call out militia influence in the Iraqi government and demand greater protection for demonstrators.
Jun 2, 2021
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Azhar Al-Rubaie
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A State in Collapse: Mapping Iraq’s Economic Woes
Poverty, unemployment, and a lack of local industry continue to plague Iraq's economy, and the resulting public unrest could be dangerous.
Jun 2, 2021
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Farhad Alaaldin
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The Impact of Gender Violence on the US-Kurdish Alliance
Violence against women and other social issues in the KRI require multifaceted, international solutions, and the United States stands to benefit from supporting these solutions.
May 27, 2021
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Ruwayda Mustafah
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As Polls Show Increasing Dissatisfaction, will Young Shias Turn the Tables on Iraq’s Political System?
The Kadhimi government must move quickly if it wants to avoid a potential popular uprising among dissatisfied Shias in Iraq.
May 25, 2021
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Munqith Dagher
Karl Kaltenthaler
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Iraqi Political Parties: From the Reign of Ideology to the Rule of Chaos
The history of Iraq’s political parties helps contextualize why Iraq’s current political scene is so fragmented, and what remains missing.
May 7, 2021
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Abbas Abboud Salem
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Challenges to Secular Reforms in the KRI’s Biggest Islamist Party
Iraqi Kurdistan's Komal party faces a difficult dilemma as it seeks a more reformist direction.
Apr 23, 2021
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Mehmet Alaca
Bekir Aydoğan
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Iran, Iraq, and the Politics of Civilization
The concept of the civilizational state helps explain how Iran is challenging the liberal international system and weakening Iraqi sovereignty.
Apr 22, 2021
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Sardar Aziz
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The Pope, Iraq, and the Iranian-Backed Iraqi Militias
The pope's visit in Iraq highlights Iranian-back militias' failure to successfully depict themselves as saviors of Iraqi Christians.
Mar 18, 2021
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Phillip Smyth
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The Rwanga Awards: Promoting Private Enterprise in Iraq
Societal transformation in Iraq requires motivated, capable young people who can redefine the status quo in their country.
Mar 12, 2021
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Abdulsalam Medeni
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Uprising or Election: What Kind of Change Do Iraqis Want?
New polls show that Iraqis want institutional change, but they are losing faith in elections as a real means towards reform.
Mar 12, 2021
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Munqith Dagher
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The Pope’s Visit to Najaf: Reflecting on Iraq’s Legacy of Religious Divisions
Given our perpetual crises, we Iraqis rarely look back. But unless Iraqis collectively understand the past and decide how to avoid repeating its mistakes, we are bound to pay these crimes forward as we have in the past.
Mar 5, 2021
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Bilal Wahab
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The Biden Administration Needs to Support Kurds
Good relations with Iraqi Kurdistan are a valuable strategic asset for the United States, but support from the Biden administration should not be unconditional.
Mar 3, 2021
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Ruwayda Mustafah
Yerevan Saeed
Mohammed Salih
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Tensions in Sinjar Continue to Threaten Yazidis’ Return
Iraq's Yazidis need assertive international support to protect their rights and well-being.
Mar 2, 2021
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Izat Noah
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Mapping Kurdish Optimism for a Biden Administration: Iraq and Syria
Facing Turkish, Iranian, and Islamist threats, Kurds in Iraq and Syria are hoping for more U.S. support than they saw under the Trump administration.
Feb 16, 2021
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John Saleh
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Islamic State Messaging on Counter-espionage Operations
ISIS publications reveal the geographic location and concentration of its counter-espionage operations.
Feb 2, 2021
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Pasar Sherko
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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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Ahmed Mansouri
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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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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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