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Iraqi Popular Opinion of Kadhimi Is Weakly Supportive, but Could Tip Either Way
While much ink has been spilled over whether Iran and the United States have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of new Iraqi Prime Minster Mustafa al-Kadhimi , the most important opinion is that of Iraqis. It is particularly important what Iraq’s Shia population thinks of their new prime minister, as
Jul 15, 2020
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Munqith Dagher
Karl Kaltenthaler
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On the Murder of Husham al-Hashemi
On July 6, 2020, Iraq’s most prolific security commentator Husham al-Hashemi was assassinated in Zayouna, a social melting pot neighborhood of east Baghdad. At 8:19 pm , he arrived outside his home, driving his own unarmored white SUV. Seconds before, two motorbikes pulled up, each carrying two young men. They
Jul 7, 2020
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Michael Knights
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How Iraq and the United States Can Further the Strategic Dialogue
The United States and Iraq officially launched the bilateral strategic dialogue on June 11 as an opportunity to mend relations under the newly formed Iraqi government . While Iranian backed forces hoped for the initial meeting to produce dramatic results vis-a-vis the future of U.S. presence in the region, the
Jul 1, 2020
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Shukur Khilkhal
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A U.S.-Iraq Strategic Dialogue: A Question of Interests and Expectations
On April 7, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called for a “Strategic Dialogue” between the United States and Iraq on the future of the bilateral relationship. The dialogue, meant to be a series of meetings between high-level U.S. and Iraqi officials, is intended to put all aspects of the
May 14, 2020
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Karl Kaltenthaler
Munqith Dagher
Anthony Cordesman
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Iraq’s New Dawn: A New Government and A New Political Reality
The new Prime Minister of Iraq—Mustafa alKadhemi (MK)—has finally proven to be the nominee who has made it to the finish line and formed the 7 th Iraqi government after the 2003 regime change. The new government, sworn in on early hours of May 7, saw 15 out of 22
May 11, 2020
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Farhad Alaaldin
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The Religious Dimension of Iraq’s Coronavirus Response
Even in relatively secular countries such as Germany , religion has played an important role in the public’s ability to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic—especially through religious practices like public prayer. However, countries where the role of religious leaders and followers is far more complicated and vital face additional challenges
May 8, 2020
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Raed Ahmed
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Emerging Risks and Reforms: The KRG’s Challenges in Building a Post-Coronavirus Economy
As the world navigates a state of economic paralysis, Middle Eastern nations are struggling to address the various consequences of a global downturn—including the precipitous drop in oil prices. As a region that is heavily dependent on oil production for economic survival, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) is especially
May 7, 2020
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Biner Aziz
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Coronavirus, the Fall of Populism, and Iraq
In her December 2019 piece for Quartz , the geopolitics expert Annalisa Merelli identified 20 countries now governed by populist movements and 14 other countries—Iraq included—where populist parties played a pivotal role in policy making. The quick spread of populist movements over the past few years has been a reactionary
Apr 15, 2020
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Munqith Dagher
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Iraq’s Volatile Politics: Al-Zurfi’s Slim Chances at Becoming PM
The outbreak of coronavirus is just the most recent misfortune for Iraq, which is suffering a complicated political deadlock created by the October 2019 protests against Iraq’s political elites. Iraq’s political leadership has failed to lead the country for the last seventeen years, focusing satisfying the country’s competing political blocs
Apr 8, 2020
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Biner Aziz
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Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the Coronavirus Response–Lessons Learned
Since March 13, my family and I have been locked at home in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), ordering all supplies and groceries via deliveries provided by the local supermarkets. As my neighbor Mr. Namiq, a public servant, put it: “Public daily routine has gotten complicated. [We have] a
Apr 3, 2020
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Biner Aziz
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Post-uprising Iraq: New Players and New Realities
The past several days have witnessed a great deal of political movement in Iraq as a result of the country’s remarkable current situation. As usual, the actions of Iraq’s traditional political players have remained unclear—and, like the end of a thriller, many possibilities for Iraq’s political future remain open, though
Mar 24, 2020
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Munqith Dagher
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Despite Political Turmoil and Coronavirus, Iraq’s Protest Movement Continues
With neighboring Iran one of the most severely affected areas of coronavirus, Iraqi authorities are also confirming rising infections and deaths despite closing the border between the two states.
Mar 23, 2020
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Azhar Al-Rubaie
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The Evolution of Iraq’s Protests: Excessive Force Pushes Protesters to Adapt
Iraq’s trifecta of unemployment, lack of public services, and corruption has been a prime motivating force fueling Iraq’s months of protests . And since the protests began, the young Iraqi protesters who took to the streets have discovered a fourth point of contention: the elite’s lack of accountability and willingness
Feb 4, 2020
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Maryam Alhassani
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Pivoting to the KRG: Restructuring the U.S. Military Presence in Iraq
Since the start of the Iraq War in 2003, a defining element of American policy has been the importance of the political and territorial integrity of the Iraqi state. In light of the U.S. killing of Qassem Soleimani, subsequent retaliation from Iran, and continued violence in Iraq—most recently manifesting in
Feb 3, 2020
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Eric Bordenkircher
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The Dangerous Consequences of U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq
The rapid escalation following the assassination of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani has threatened the already precarious state of U.S.-Iraq relations. Now, Iraq must decide how to respond, while considering the unintended consequences that any action will bring. At present, it seems the Iraqi government’s recent 170-0 vote—in the absence of
Feb 3, 2020
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Khairuldeen Al Makhzoomi
Minatullah Alobaidi
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Moqtada al-Sadr and the International Coalition: Common Ground and Fault Lines
On January 24, 2020, Moqtada al-Sadr seized the reins of Iraqi politics. By taking charge of the Friday marches, he overshadowed the Iran-backed militias and showed up their comparative lack of numbers. Al-Sadr directed the protests away from the U.S. embassy, subsequently stating that embassies should be protected and all
Jan 27, 2020
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Michael Knights
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Iraq Needs a New Prime Minister
One of the remarkable things about the spontaneous mass protests in Iraq that initially erupted in October 2019 was the fact that these protesters articulated their demands without any input from or involvement of Iraq’s political parties. Instead, civil activists used social media to express opinions and expectations without directives
Jan 23, 2020
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Haitham Numan
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A Decade of U.S. and Iranian Policy Towards Iraq Will Shape 2020
The former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Harold Wilson, once opined: “A week is a long time in politics.” For politics in Iraq, a week is a very long time indeed. And if the past few weeks are anything to go by, we should brace ourselves for many more
Jan 16, 2020
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Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
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Iraqi Protesters on the Killing of Qassem Soleimani: The Protests Will Continue
On the streets of Baghdad, protesters are still mulling over the U.S. air raid on Friday morning that killed General Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC’s) Quds Force near Baghdad international airport along with nine others, including Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis.
Jan 10, 2020
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Azhar Al-Rubaie
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Expanding the United States’ Counter-Iran Strategy Outside of Iraq
Throughout its history, the United States has consolidated its influence and hegemony through strong relationships with countries throughout the Middle East and North Africa, a region which holds a strategic geopolitical position due to their sea and land ports, along with enormous oil reserves and significant economic potential. However, this
Jan 10, 2020
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Twaseef Almogbal
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