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Syria's Eastern Front: The Iraq Factor
The United States should use its close relations with Iraq's Sunni Arab tribes to reduce the risk of spillover from Syria.
Jul 6, 2012
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Michael Knights
Articles & Testimony
Blind in Baghdad
Something is stirring in Iraq. On July 3, car bombs ripped through mainly Shiite neighborhoods across the country, killing 36 people. It was the latest tragedy in a bloody month -- a prolonged political crisis has weakened the government in Baghdad, giving insurgent groups an opening to expand their operations
Jul 5, 2012
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
The Effort to Unseat Maliki: Lessons for U.S. Policy
With U.S. encouragement, broad-based national dialogue could increase the chance that Maliki handles Iraq's next political crisis by compromising with domestic partners rather than reaching out to Tehran, a player with no real commitment to Iraq's interests.
Jun 5, 2012
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Michael Knights
In-Depth Reports
Beyond Worst-Case Analysis:
Iran's Likely Responses to an Israeli Preventive Strike
Although an Israeli preventive strike on Iran's nuclear program would be a high-risk endeavor carrying a potential for escalation in the Levant or the Persian Gulf, it would not be the apocalyptic event that some foresee. In this Policy Note, two Washington Institute military experts assess the likelihood of various
Jun 1, 2012
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Michael Eisenstadt
Michael Knights
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Could the Gulf States Intervene in Syria?
The participation of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in the Libyan conflict demonstrated the Gulf Cooperation Council's activism and capability. In recent months, therefore, speculation has focused on possible GCC intervention in the Syrian civil war. On February 27, Qatari prime minister Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani told the Friends
Apr 17, 2012
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Michael Knights
Iraq Update: An Interview
This interview was conducted for Global Politics by Robert Tollast, a graduate of Royal Holloway University of London who has interviewed various diplomats for Small Wars Journal . In March, the Iraqi government imposed tight security restrictions on Baghdad to host the Arab League summit, the first to be held
Apr 13, 2012
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Michael Knights
Articles & Testimony
A Violent New Year in Iraq
The U.S. troop withdrawal is a less significant driver of recent Iraqi violence than Washington's policy of giving Prime Minister Maliki a blank check in his campaign to consolidate power.
Feb 17, 2012
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Jan 17, 2012
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Jan 9, 2012
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Jan 6, 2012
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Iraq's Political Crisis: Challenges for U.S. Policy
In responding to the political crisis in Iraq, Washington should encourage constitutional processes and respect for political and human rights rather than any particular outcome.
Dec 21, 2011
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Dec 14, 2011
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Dec 14, 2011
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Dec 14, 2011
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
A Fresh Start to U.S.-Iraqi Relations
Washington and Baghdad should begin laying the groundwork for a real strategic relationship that assuages Maliki's insecurities while emphasizing U.S. red lines on Iran, human rights, and other issues.
Dec 10, 2011
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Michael Knights
Articles & Testimony
Welcome to the Shadow War
The pullout of U.S. forces in Iraq threatens to unleash a dangerous and deadly struggle with Iran and within the Iraqi army.
Oct 25, 2011
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Leveraging the U.S. Presence in Iraq after 2011
Once the military withdrawal is complete, Washington will need to tread gently on Iraqi sensitivities, shrug off snubs, and broaden the range of international voices capable of positively influencing Baghdad.
Oct 25, 2011
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Oct 24, 2011
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Oct 8, 2011
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Michael Knights
Articles & Testimony
Shia Strength: Iraqi Militants Adapt to the US Drawdown
Whether U.S. forces in Iraq withdraw or not, Iran is expected to continue backing its proxies there in order to influence the political situation and retain an ability to strike Western assets.
Oct 4, 2011
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Michael Knights
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