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Brief Analysis
How to Use Militia Spotlight: Profiles
The profiles are a repository of institutional memory on the various armed groups, facade groups, and social organizations associated with Iraqi militias, to be used as concise reminders of how these entities are connected.
Mar 24, 2023
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Michael Knights
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Militia Spotlight: Profiles
Video
Articles & Testimony
Middle East Matters, Episode Two: The Mideast Impact of the Ukraine War, One Year On
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has had a ripple effect on global politics, including in the Middle East.
Mar 23, 2023
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Hanin Ghaddar
Grant Rumley
Anna Borshchevskaya
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Middle East Matters
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Brief Analysis
Mapping the Islamic State's Activity: Implications for U.S. Counterterrorism Policy
Three experts unveil a powerful new interactive tool designed to help policymakers, scholars, journalists, and the general public better understand and analyze the Islamic State’s global reach.
Mar 23, 2023
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Gina Ligon
Thomas Hegghammer
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Introducing the Islamic State Select Worldwide Activity Map
This multimedia tool—easily the most comprehensive of its kind—provides a novel, accessible way to understand the Islamic State’s global reach and activities. Beyond a traditional focus on attacks, find content from Islamic State media, designations, and legal cases.
Mar 21, 2023
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Aaron Y. Zelin
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Brief Analysis
The Muhandis Company: Iraq’s Khatam al-Anbia
Similar to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Iraqi "resistance" groups have long sought a company with preferential access to lucrative state contracts, and the Sudani government is finally providing them after years of opposition—on the Saudi border no less.
Mar 21, 2023
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Michael Knights
Hamdi Malik
Crispin Smith
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Militia Spotlight
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In-Depth Reports
Turkish Backlash:
How Street Interviews Spread Anti–Syrian Refugee Sentiment
A narrowing space for reliable media has encouraged alternative platforms that promote hateful language, bigotry, and racism directed toward Syrians.
Mar 20, 2023
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Sude Akgundogdu
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Profile: Kataib Babiliyoun (50th PMF Brigade)
Kataib Babiliyoun pretends to be a local Christian unit, but its members have been recruited from Shia Muslim communities in southern Iraq with the goal of dominating Iraq's strategic Nineveh Plains region.
Mar 16, 2023
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Michael Knights
Yaqoub Beth-Addai
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Militia Spotlight: Profiles
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Nineveh Plains Christians Defend Against the Babiliyoun Militia
An Iran-backed militia run by a notorious human rights abuser was kicked out of a Christian town after it tried to replace local police leaders.
Mar 16, 2023
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Yaqoub Beth-Addai
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Militia Spotlight
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Mainstreaming Hashd Commanders (Part 1): Advanced Education for Senior Militiamen
U.S.-designated terrorists and human rights abusers are beginning to receive senior ranks, staff college certification, and national security degrees at Iraqi and Arab military schools.
Mar 15, 2023
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Michael Knights
Amir al-Kaabi
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Militia Spotlight
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Mainstreaming Hashd Commanders (Part 2): Fifty-Fold Increase in Officer Training
This year has seen a massive increase in the training of Iraqi militia officers at Defense Ministry academies, and a dedicated PMF training college might be developed under expanded legislation.
Mar 15, 2023
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Amir al-Kaabi
Michael Knights
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Militia Spotlight
Video
Brief Analysis
Breaking Through the Fog of War:
The Challenges and Responsibilities of Reporting Under Fire in 2023
Four veteran journalists offer their insights from the frontlines of different combat zones, including Middle East conflicts and the Ukraine war.
Mar 16, 2023
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Missy Ryan
Tracy Wilkinson
Deborah Amos
Hanin Ghaddar
Video
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Middle East Matters, Episode One: The Murder of Lokman Slim: Justice Delayed in Lebanon
Watch a special conversation about the murder of Lebanese activist and writer Lokman Slim between veteran Lebanese journalist Hanin Ghaddar and Slim's widow and colleague, Monika Borgmann.
Mar 14, 2023
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Hanin Ghaddar
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Middle East Matters
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Saied’s Tunisia Is Politicizing Counterterrorism Again
His government is using CT tools to go after the political opposition, but the ongoing lull in jihadist activity may give Washington some breathing room to press him on these issues.
Mar 9, 2023
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Video
Brief Analysis
The National Security Implications of Israel's Judicial Debate
A panel of former senior Israeli officials discusses how the convulsive domestic debate may affect vital issues related to military preparedness, Iranian nuclear advancement, Palestinian terrorism, and more.
Mar 8, 2023
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David Makovsky
Shimrit Meir
Yaakov Amidror
Uzi Dayan
Zohar Palti
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In-Depth Reports
Disaster Dynamics:
Assessing Middle East Responses to the Turkey-Syria Earthquake and Other Destructive Events
Regional generosity was on display after the February 6 temblor, but aid decisions do appear to be driven by political considerations.
Mar 3, 2023
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Sarah Cahn
Erik Yavorsky
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Brief Analysis
How Militia Digital Media Avoid Domain Seizure and Blocking
Outlets run by terrorist groups Kataib Hezbollah and Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba continue to modify their domain names and social media brands to dodge shutdowns.
Mar 2, 2023
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Ranw Hassan
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Militia Spotlight
Maps & Graphics
Brief Analysis
Israel Expands Settlements as Smotrich Increases His Authority
Amid widening West Bank violence, the far-right minister is pursuing a policy leading to de facto annexation, and it is unclear whether Netanyahu will cap these ambitions.
Mar 1, 2023
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David Makovsky
David Patkin
Gabriel Epstein
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Brief Analysis
How the Popular Mobilization Forces Exploited Syria's Earthquake
Now that Iraqi PMF groups can deploy to Syria with Baghdad's formal authorization, many cross-border militant activities may accelerate under the cover of earthquake relief.
Feb 27, 2023
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Erik Yavorsky
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Militia Spotlight
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Brief Analysis
The Jurf al-Sakhar Model: Militias Debate How to Carve Out a New Enclave North of Baghdad
Tactical disagreements among "resistance" leaders underline their competition for prime real estate and local partners near the capital.
Feb 20, 2023
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Amir al-Kaabi
Michael Knights
Hamdi Malik
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Militia Spotlight
Video
Brief Analysis
Earthquake in Syria and Turkey: U.S. Policy Implications
A panel of experts offers on-the-ground insights from the disaster zone and discusses the political and policy consequences of the still-unfolding humanitarian crisis.
Feb 17, 2023
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Can Selcuki
Amany Qaddour
Soner Cagaptay
Andrew J. Tabler
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