Iraq
How U.S.-Iran Tensions Could Disrupt Iraq’s Fragile Peace
Ranj Alaaldin Tue, Jun 4, 2019, 8:00 AM
The U.S. must grasp the magnitude of the crisis Iraq could face if a clash with Iran draws in Iran’s proxies.
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Foreign Policy Essay
Is the Islamic State Defeated?
Jacob Olidort Sun, Mar 17, 2019, 10:25 AM
The Islamic State staked a claim based on territorial governance. What is it without the caliphate?
Foreign Policy Essay
Thinking Critically About “By, With, Through” in Syria, Iraq, and Beyond
Morgan Kaplan Sun, Jan 20, 2019, 10:00 AM
The U.S. military is relying more and more on partner operations, but what happens when they end?
Iraq
Can Iraq’s New Leadership Win (and Keep) the Peace?
Ranj Alaaldin Fri, Nov 30, 2018, 7:00 AM
After months of negotiations to form a governing coalition, Iraq has a new prime minister and president. Now what?
Middle East Ticker
U.S. Reimposes Sanctions on Iran, New Wave of Islamic State Attacks, Calls for Yemen Ceasefire Fail to Halt Fighting in Hodeidah
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Nov 6, 2018, 1:30 PM
The Trump administration implements its second round of Iran sanctions, the Pentagon warns of Islamic State reconsolidation, and MBS escalates his war in Yemen.
Middle East Ticker
Saudi Journalist Disappears at Consulate in Turkey, Iraq Forms a New Government, U.S. Withdraws from Treaties after Challenges at International Court
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Oct 9, 2018, 11:06 AM
Police believe journalist and commentator Jamal Khashoggi was killed at Saudi consulate, Iraq’s kingmakers break stalemate to vote on new prime minister and president, and the Trump administration tries to dodge complaints at the International Court of Justice.
Middle East Ticker
Iraqi Kurds Return to Polls after Independence Referendum, Iranian Missiles Target Syria, Turkey Tries to Mend Ties with Germany
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Oct 2, 2018, 10:21 AM
Kurdistan’s divisions run deep in its first election since its failed bid for secession, Iran’s missile strike sends a message to the United States, and last year’s German-Turkish feud colors Erdogan’s visit to Berlin.
Foreign Policy Essay
The Enemy Gets a Vote
Kim Cragin Sun, Sep 16, 2018, 10:00 AM
The numbers show that U.S. operations against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria are reducing the terrorist organization's ability to strike Western countries.
Middle East Ticker
Turkey Fails to Reach Ceasefire for Idlib, U.S. Threatens Punitive Strikes While Reinforcing Eastern Syria, Basra Protests Shake Up Iraqi Government Again
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Sep 11, 2018, 9:04 AM
The Assad regime is bombarding one of the rebels’ last strongholds, the United States has committed to an open-ended deployment, and no one knows who Iraq’s next prime minister will be.
Middle East Ticker
Assad Regime Prepares for Idlib Offensive, U.S. Cuts Support for Palestinian Refugees, and Iraqi Factions Jockey to Form a Government
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Sep 4, 2018, 10:00 AM
The Syrian regime is readying an assault on one of the rebels’ last enclaves, the Trump administration slashes its remaining funding to the Palestinian refugee agency, and two parliamentary coalitions battle for control of the Iraqi government.