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    Putting al-Baghdadi’s Demise in Perspective

    Oct 30, 2019

    Khalil E. Jahshan looks at the deeper meaning of the United States’ killing of IS leader Abu-Bakr al-Baghdadi and doubts if his demise will portend the end of …

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    Iraq’s Cruel Killings Will Not Stop Mass Protests

    Oct 8, 2019

    Protests have again rocked Iraq’s streets as thousands of young people voiced their opposition to rampant corruption and sectarian politics. While the demonstr…

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    Disturbing Developments in Iraq’s Security Establishments

    Oct 1, 2019

    Interference by Iran and Iraqi political groups in the functioning of the Iraqi armed forces and security services has resulted in deteriorating discipline amo…

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    Iraq Enters the Israel-Iran Proxy War

    Aug 20, 2019

    Israeli strikes against the Popular Mobilization Units in Iraq may have created another battleground in the proxy war between Israel and the Islamic Republic o…

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    Trump’s Visit Violated Iraq’s Sovereignty

    While many in Iraq considered Trump’s visit a violation of sovereignty, there is no plan for changing the ongoing security relationship with the United States …

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    American Sanctions on Iran Will Seriously Impact Iraq

    Nov 13, 2018

    While the new set of American sanctions on Iran will undoubtedly have a negative impact on its interactions with the world, the fear is that Iraq will be an un…

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    Russian Gains Are American Losses in the Arab World

    Oct 30, 2018

    Putin’s assessment of a receding American international influence paves the way for an even larger Russian role in the Arab world.

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    The Complicated Formation of the Iraqi Government

    Aug 30, 2018

    Iraq’s fourth parliament since the 2003 American invasion will convene in regular session on September 3, amid confusion and speculation about the formation of…