The Gulf’s New Interventionists
KAREN YOUNG — Gulf Arab states are funding development outside their borders, reshaping aid patterns and opening new arenas for competition with actors like China. Continue reading “The Gulf’s New Interventionists”
Author: Post-War Watch
After Sectarianism
FANAR HADDAD — Iraqi sectarian and political identities have changed fundamentally since 2014. Continue reading “After Sectarianism”
Iraq’s Permanent Mobilization
RENAD MANSOUR — The most powerful groups within the PMU existed long before ISIS, and will continue to build influence. Continue reading “Iraq’s Permanent Mobilization”
Erbil’s Endgame
BILAL WAHAB — Preparations for the independence referendum highlight political and generational divides in Iraqi Kurdistan. Continue reading “Erbil’s Endgame”
Beyond the Peninsula
ALEX MELLO — The United Arab Emirates’ rapid expansion into East Africa will permanently reshape the region. Continue reading “Beyond the Peninsula”
Back to Iraq’s Future
MICHAEL KNIGHTS — To manage complex security challenges after ISIS, Baghdad should look to the pre-2014 period for guidance. Continue reading “Back to Iraq’s Future”
Risk and Reform in Iraqi Kurdistan
BARHAM A. SALIH — Policymakers in Iraqi Kurdistan must restore their people’s faith in the government, or jeopardize the region’s future. Continue reading “Risk and Reform in Iraqi Kurdistan”
