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At the Edge of the Precipice: Jewish-Arab Relations in Israel on the Eve of the 2022 Parliamentary Election
Conflicted between a desire for political and social integration and a disillusionment with Israeli politics, Israel’s Arab population—particularly Arab youth—will be an unpredictable element in the upcoming elections.
Oct 20, 2022
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Michael Milshtein
Ilham Shahbari
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Forming a New Government in Iraq: Possible Scenarios
Although Iraq’s new government has ended the year-long deadlock, the path forward is still rife with obstacles.
Oct 18, 2022
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Munqith Dagher
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A Domestic Audience for Turkish Foreign Policy
With elections in the balance, Erdoğan is playing a risky game of international normalizations in the hope that the Turkish electorate will approve of economic ties and immigrant solutions.
Sep 30, 2022
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Batu Coşkun
Gökhan Çınkara
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What’s Next for Iraq After al-Sadr’s Withdrawal from the Political Process?
Violent protests broke out after al-Sadr announced his withdrawal from Iraqi politics, but this is unlikely to be the end of al-Sadr's political maneuvering.
Sep 12, 2022
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Azhar Al-Rubaie
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Will the Sadrists Succeed in Effecting Regime Change in Iraq?
New polling reveals how the Iraqi public views Baghdad’s ongoing political crisis.
Aug 26, 2022
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Munqith Dagher
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In the Power Struggle Between Sadr and Maliki, What Stream of Islamist Politics Will Prevail in Iraq?
As the feud between Sadr and Maliki takes an unprecedented turn, its result is likely to have an impact on the role of Shia Islamist parties in Iraq.
Jul 22, 2022
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Munqith Dagher
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New Poll in West Bank Shows Shift from Maximalist Views of 2020
A new poll gauging popular opinion in the West Bank shows support for a two state solution remains in the minority, but meaningful shifts have occurred in attitudes over the past two years.
Jun 30, 2022
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Catherine Cleveland
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Implications of the Sadrist Withdrawal for the Shia Coordination Framework and Iran
The conflict between the Sadrists and the Shia Coordination Framework signals the potential for a new political order in Iraq and a shift in Iran's influence in the country.
Jun 29, 2022
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Firas Elias
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The Tishreeni Movement Continues: Change Is Inevitably Coming to Iraq
Iraq’s Tishreen movement, driven by a reduced fear of political authority, is reshaping Iraqi politics by injecting fear of the popular will into the political elite.
Jun 28, 2022
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Munqith Dagher
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Possibilities and Challenges in Iraq’s Government Formation after the Sadr-Maliki Call
After months of deadlock over who will hold the position of Iraq’s president and prime minister in a laborious process towards government formation, an agreement finally seems possible, and perhaps even likely.
Mar 14, 2022
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Ali Al-Mikdam
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What Next After the Assassination Attempt on Mustafa al-Kadhimi?
The question of how Iraqi militias will respond to their decreased presence in parliament becomes increasingly salient with the finalization of Iraq’s election results.
Dec 4, 2021
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Ali Al-Mikdam
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The Harrowing of Mustafa Kadhimi
Militias' repeated targeting of Kadhimi, including this week's attack on his home, emphasizes that Kadhimi has done something right in his past two years as Prime Minister of Iraq.
Nov 9, 2021
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Michael Knights
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Young MPs of the Tishreen Movement Face Off Against Establishment Parties
With a sizable number of independents in Iraq’s next parliament, young Iraqi MPs are hoping to push the Iraqi government to finally deliver on their protest demands from 2019.
Oct 29, 2021
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Azhar Al-Rubaie
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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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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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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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The Return of Liberals to Power in the Moroccan General Elections
With influential billionaire Aziz Akhannouch announced as the new head of government, the former Moroccan prime minister and his party—the PJD—are grappling with a significant loss of power.
Sep 17, 2021
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Mohamed Chtatou
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