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    Regaining Western Mosul: Consequences and Implications

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    General Mattis and Iraq: Motivations and Apprehensions

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    Iraqi Kurdistan’s Bid for Independence: Challenges and Prospects

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    Syria and Iraq in the Age of Trump: Challenges to American Interests

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    Turkish-Iraqi Relations: Old Trends and Future Possibilities

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    The Battle for Mosul: Political Implications for the Next Administration

    On November 29, 2016, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a talk by Dr. Abdulwahab Al-Qassab on the political Implications of the battle for Mosul. Dr. Al-Q…

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    The Battle for Mosul: Political Implications for the Next Administration

    Nov 29, 2016

    On November 29, 2016, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a talk by Dr. Abdulwahab Al-Qassab on the political Implications of the battle for Mosul.

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    Mosul will not be Truly Liberated Without Strong Political Leadership

    Nov 17, 2016Mustafa Gurbuz

    The military victory in Mosul will not be sufficient unless the United States finds a political resolution, in cooperation with local parties, that addresses S…

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    Congressional Update – October 28, 2016

    Oct 28, 2016

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    The Battle of Mosul Portends the Future of Iraq

    Oct 28, 2016Imad K. Harb

    The long-awaited battle to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is underway. Months prior, the Iraqi army and police,…