Experts
Oula Kadhum
Nonresident Senior Fellow
Abbas Kadhim
Director, Iraq Initiative
Masoud Mostajabi
Associate Director
Andrew L. Peek
Nonresident Senior Fellow
C. Anthony Pfaff
Nonresident Senior Fellow
Content
Tue, Aug 3, 2021
Event Recap: A conversation with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ali Allawi
On July 28, the Iraq Initiative hosted an event with H.E. Ali Allawi, Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, to discuss the Iraqi delegation visit to the United States, the White Paper for Economic Reforms, and Iraqi economic and political developments.
Event Recap by Hezha Barzani
Mon, Jul 26, 2021
FAST THINKING: Is the Iraq War over… again?
As the US military formally transitions to an advisory role with Iraqi forces, what’s next for the fights against ISIS and Iran-backed militias? Will anything really change? Our Iraq experts weigh in.
Fast Thinking by Atlantic Council
Mon, Jul 26, 2021
An “illiterate generation”—one of Iraq’s untold pandemic stories
The devastating impacts of COVID-19, coupled with years of spillover effects of violent conflict and extremism, have already proved to be detrimental to students whose education and future career ambitions already receive limited attention.
MENASource by Hezha Barzani
Thu, Jul 15, 2021
Kadhim quoted in The New Arab on diversifying American aid to Iraq
In the News by Atlantic Council
Mon, Jun 14, 2021
Kadhim joins Dearborn Blog to discuss the Great Iraqi Revolt of 1920 and the formation of the state of Iraq hereafter
In the News by Atlantic Council
Mon, May 10, 2021
Europe needs to take a lead on Iraq
In a new report Dr. Christian Koch argues that Europe has already invested in Iraq’s stability and, going forward, should lead in policy areas demanding immediate and continued attention. Deliberate policy coordination and a European willingness to significantly increase its burden-sharing would be a tangible contribution to the Biden administration’s stated goal of rebuilding alliances and partnerships.
In-Depth Research & Reports by Christian Koch
Tue, Apr 27, 2021
Kadhim quoted in Al Arabiya on NATO’s “surrogate force”
In the News by Atlantic Council
Thu, Apr 1, 2021
The Sinjar agreement has good ideas, but is it a dead end?
The uncontrollable surge of powers in Sinjar may bring about the next political and humanitarian catastrophe for Iraq if not managed properly.
MENASource by Hanar Marouf
Tue, Feb 16, 2021
Iraq: A road map for recovery
In a new report, Iraq: A roadmap for recovery, Dr. C. Anthony Pfaff outlines some of the most important discussions, findings, and recommendations of the dialogue.
In-Depth Research & Reports by C. Anthony Pfaff