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Addressing Violence Against Women in Iraqi Kurdistan
Hate speech and social dialogue have given rise to increased levels of violence against women in the KRI.
Mar 28, 2022
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Ruwayda Mustafah
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The KRI’s Difficult Stand Amidst Chaos in Iraq
Political conflicts, sectarian disputes, and clashing interests between regional and international actors have heightened Iraq’s instability in recent years. An interview with KDP advisor Kifah Mahmoud teases out these challenges and the KRG’s response.
Mar 24, 2022
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Baraa Sabri
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Refugees and Syria’s Lessons for Ukraine
With the war on Ukraine in its fourth week, many features of how the conflict will play out are still unknown. However, with the first wave of Ukrainian refugees already within its borders, European Union policymakers should be looking to learn lessons now from over a decade of conflict in Syria to help address and mitigate the fallout from the war on Ukraine.
Mar 23, 2022
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Liza M. Theriault
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Iraqi Political Discourse: Manufacturing Hatred and the Scramble for Power
The fractured state of Iraqi politics is evident in the various forms of political discourse utilized by the country’s movements and factions.
Mar 18, 2022
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Abbas Abboud Salem
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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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Arab Refugees Demand “Freedoms” the EU Is Granting Refugees from Ukraine
The EU’s welcome of Ukrainian refugees has galvanized other migrants trapped in Lithuania to demand equal treatment as refugees of war.
Mar 10, 2022
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Azhar Al-Rubaie
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Turkey's Clumsy Juggling Between the United States and Russia
Examining Turkey's track record on responding to diplomatic crises gives insight into its likely posture regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Mar 10, 2022
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Hasim Tekines
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Cairo’s Opportunity for Policy Change on the War in Ukraine
The Russian war on Ukraine poses challenges for Egypt's economic interests—but Egypt should look to its Western partners to ameliorate these impacts.
Mar 10, 2022
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Ramy Aziz
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The Toll of Iraq’s Growing Drug Trade
In recent years, the Iraqi drug trade has gone from a purely commercial endeavor practiced by traffickers to a lucrative network with links to armed groups and influential political and tribal forces who rely on the profits to maintain their influence.
Mar 8, 2022
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Ali Ahmed Rahim
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Internet Access in Yemen Should Be an Opportunity for Cooperation, not a Target
Internet connectivity should be treated as a basic human right. Yemen urgently needs functional Internet for a variety of reasons, including facilitating humanitarian assistance and supporting economic recovery when the war ends.
Mar 4, 2022
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Nadia al-Sakkaf
Justin Alexander
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Education Under Exceptional Circumstances: What Can Be Done About Northern Syria?
A decade after disaster struck Syria and its people, Syrian children have suffered immeasurable losses. They are highly vulnerable, cannot protect themselves from surrounding dangers, and will likely experience the effects of these circumstances for their entire lives.
Mar 3, 2022
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Dr. Raymon Al-Maaloli
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A New Phase in the Yemen War: Context and Consequences
Recent Houthi attacks on the UAE shed light on the latest developments in the Yemeni war, and how key actors will maneuver in the coming months.
Feb 28, 2022
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Nabil Hetari
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The Future of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria after the Killing of its Latest Caliph
Following the killing of ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim Al-Quraishi, the organization will try to regroup and move forward, but replacing its leader will pose unique challenges.
Feb 28, 2022
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Adham Karam
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How Iranian Militias Have Swallowed Deir Ezzor
The Syrian governorate of Deir Ezzor is currently a heavily militarized area, where militias and armed forces patrol and pursue their varied interests at the expense of local civilians.
Feb 16, 2022
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Omar Abu Layla
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Facing Syria’s Food Crisis
In 1974, the UN defined food security as “availability at all times of adequate . . . food supplies.” According to this definition, Syria is facing a major crisis in food insecurity, while the standard of living continues to decline in the face of ongoing conflict.
Feb 14, 2022
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Ishtar Al Shami
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The UAE Formally Ceases to be a Tax-Free Haven
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently announced a 9% corporate tax on businesses set to begin in June 2023. The corporate tax is the latest alteration to the country’s former lack of taxation, after having first introduced a 5% value added tax (VAT) in 2018.
Feb 14, 2022
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Sana Quadri
Hamdullah Baycar
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Challenges to Taliban Rule and Potential Impacts for the Region
Internal and external factors are weakening the Taliban, making the group's long term stability increasingly unlikely.
Feb 9, 2022
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Mohamed Mokhtar Qandil
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Arab Media Perspectives on the Ukraine Crisis
Over the past year, the Ukrainian crisis has reached a boiling point. While there have been few official Arab responses to the Ukrainian crisis, many regional media outlets have extensively covered the crisis and its potential impact on the Middle East.
Feb 3, 2022
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Mohamed Abdelaziz
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Trapped in Hasakah after the ISIS Prison Attack
The Islamic State’s attack on the Hasakah prison, and ongoing fighting surrounding the facility, is creating a humanitarian disaster for the region’s residents.
Jan 28, 2022
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Nour Al-Ahmad
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Human Trafficking in Iraq
Due to economic instability and militia activity, human trafficking has become an increasingly urgent issue in Iraq.
Jan 25, 2022
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Ali Ahmed Rahim
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