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Tag: Haidar al-Abadi

Erbil’s Endgame
Interview

Erbil’s Endgame

BILAL WAHAB — Preparations for the independence referendum highlight political and generational divides in Iraqi Kurdistan.  Continue reading “Erbil’s Endgame”

Back to Iraq’s Future
Interview

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”

Beyond Iraq’s Headlines
Interview

Beyond Iraq’s Headlines

TIM ARANGO — Although the risks for journalists in Iraq may be highly visible, reporting in the country has only become easier.  Continue reading “Beyond Iraq’s Headlines”

The Future for Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units
Analysis, Education for Peace in Iraq Center

The Future for Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units

Today, the status of Iraqi armed groups remains ambiguous despite Baghdad’s attempts to integrate them into the military command structure — a situation that highlights the complex, multifaceted, and poorly-understood roles they will play in Iraq’s political, social, and military development after ISIS.  Continue reading “The Future for Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units”

Putting Iraq Back Together
Analysis, Education for Peace in Iraq Center

Putting Iraq Back Together

The war against ISIS has wrought intense devastation across Iraq. How can the Iraqi government, with international assistance, overcome financial restrictions to reconstruct the country? Continue reading “Putting Iraq Back Together”

Proxy War in Post-ISIL Iraq
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Proxy War in Post-ISIL Iraq

JOOST HILTERMANN — In northern Iraq, Turkey and Iran are dangerously playing their proxies against each other. 
Continue reading “Proxy War in Post-ISIL Iraq”

Tal Afar: Spark for a Turkey-Iran Proxy War?
Analysis, Education for Peace in Iraq Center

Tal Afar: Spark for a Turkey-Iran Proxy War?

In Tal Afar, an overstretched Iraqi Army leaves regional powerbrokers and their proxies room to fight, with little chance of mediation.
Continue reading “Tal Afar: Spark for a Turkey-Iran Proxy War?”

Cycles of Crisis
Interview

Cycles of Crisis

KENNETH POLLACK — The same political mistakes that sparked Iraq’s conflict in 2006 and 2014 threaten to tear the country apart again.
Continue reading “Cycles of Crisis”

One Million Man Moment
Interview

One Million Man Moment

MICHAEL KNIGHTS — Iraq lacks credible national leadership, and that may be alright.  Continue reading “One Million Man Moment”

Devils You Don’t Know
Interview

Devils You Don’t Know

MICHAEL KNIGHTS — The Islamic State is the least of Iraq’s challenges.  Continue reading “Devils You Don’t Know”

Myths and Marginalization
Interview

Myths and Marginalization

FANAR HADDAD — Iraq’s sectarian competition has been much more about differences in national truths than religious ones. Continue reading “Myths and Marginalization”

Constructing Division
Interview

Constructing Division

JOSEPH SASSOON — Endless violence has fundamentally cleaved Iraqi society. Yet there are no incentives to change this system. Continue reading “Constructing Division”

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