Foreign Policy Essay
The Other Battle in Iraq
Douglas A. Ollivant Sun, Feb 11, 2018, 10:00 AM
Now that the Islamic State has been pushed from Iraq, the Iraqi government must address another domestic threat: corruption.
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Iraq
The Constitutional Context for Iraq’s Latest Crisis
Scott R. Anderson Mon, Nov 6, 2017, 7:00 AM
The recent conflict over Iraq’s disputed territories has deep constitutional roots. Ignoring them is not an option.
Iraq
Mosul Eyes Kurdish Referendum
Beverly Milton-Edwards, Alexander Brammer Thu, Sep 21, 2017, 4:00 PM
Iraqi Kurdistan's independence push could disrupt the fight against the Islamic State and undermine its long-term viability as a state.
Iraq
Could Muqtada al-Sadr Be the Best Hope for Iraq and the Region?
Ranj Alaaldin Wed, Aug 23, 2017, 12:30 PM
Sadr was a leader of Iraq's Shia insurgency but has rebranded himself as a government reformer trying to balance Saudi and Iranian influence in Baghdad.
Omphalos
Evidence-Based Keys to a Stable Post-Caliphate Iraq
Chris Meserole Fri, Jul 28, 2017, 11:32 AM
How can Iraq prevent another relapse into terrorist and sectarian violence? This is what the research says.
Iraq
The United States Will Need a “Diplomatic Surge” in Iraq
Paul Salem, Randa Slim Mon, Apr 10, 2017, 12:33 PM
The next battle in Iraq will be fought at the negotiating table. Will the United States be ready to help?
Foreign Policy Essay
Two Cheers for Baghdad
Douglas A. Ollivant Sun, Mar 5, 2017, 10:00 AM
The Iraqi government hasn't always been the most cooperative partner, but the United States will appreciate Baghdad more and more as its involvement in Syria deepens.
Middle East Ticker
Rebels and Regime Clash in Syria While Fighting Islamic State, Iraqi Forces Enter Mosul, and Washington Prepares for Sisi’s Visit
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Feb 28, 2017, 11:00 AM
Russia is trying to find an equilibrium between Turkey and the Assad regime in Syria, the U.S. military is thinking past the battle for Mosul, and the Egyptian president has reasons to look forward to his meeting with President Trump.
Middle East Ticker
Iraqi Forces Advance on Western Mosul, U.S. Weighs Deploying Troops to Syria, Netanyahu Meets with Trump
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Feb 21, 2017, 11:02 AM
Iraqi forces are moving again against the Islamic State with closer U.S. support, the United States is considering sending ground troops to Syria, and Netanyahu’s wild ride in joint press conference with Donald Trump.
Iraq
Want to “Take the Oil”? Crunch the Numbers First
Kenneth M. Pollack Thu, Jan 26, 2017, 1:30 PM
President Trump's suggestion that the United States should take Iraq's oil isn't just illegal. It would also be an expensive and bloody boondoggle.