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Tue, Jun 9, 2020
US-Iraq strategic talks not just about security issues, says Iraqi former foreign minister
Mohamed Ali Alhakim said the upcoming process is a necessary, long-planned step in ongoing bilateral ties between Baghdad and Washington. But he took pains to call the process a dialogue involving the US government and the sovereign state of Iraq, one which will define the Pentagon’s future presence in Iraq as well as non-military aspects of the relationship including education, energy, culture, trade, and foreign investment.
New Atlanticist by Larry Luxner
Wed, May 13, 2020
Iraq’s new prime minister must manage expectations
There is one that Mustafa al-Kadhimi must be the most cautious in tackling—the management of expectations.
MENASource by Rend Al-Rahim
Thu, May 7, 2020
After months of gridlock, Iraq gets a new government
Iraq’s months-long quest to form a national government reached a major milestone on May 6 when a partial government under new prime minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi was approved by lawmakers. Al-Kadhimi—who previously served as Iraq’s national intelligence chief—was nominated by Iraqi President Barham Salih on April 9 after two previous nominees failed to form a government. Although fifteen of the major cabinet posts were approved by the parliament, several others have not yet been confirmed—including foreign affairs, justice, oil, agriculture, and trade—due to failure to reach an agreement between major parties on their allocation.
New Atlanticist by Atlantic Council
Thu, May 7, 2020
New Iraqi government must face a pandemic and oil price drop
The formation of a fully authorized government provides a chance for Iraq to address its most pressing twin crises.
MENASource by Abbas Kadhim
Mon, Apr 27, 2020
The future of US-Iraq relations
This Atlantic Council Iraq Initiative report by Nonresident Senior Fellow Dr. C. Anthony Pfaff analyzes the current challenges in the US-Iraq relationship and presents policy recommendations.
In-Depth Research & Reports by C. Anthony Pfaff
Wed, Apr 22, 2020
Challenges for Iraq’s new government under Mustafa Al-Kadhimi
The protests that started in October 2019 ushered in a new political era in Iraq. For the first time in the post-2003 process of democratic transition, a government was forced to resign due to popular pressure. The resignation of Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi’s cabinet forced the Iraqi political leadership to face contentious constitutional and procedural […]
MENASource by Abbas Kadhim
Tue, Apr 21, 2020
Kadhim quoted in the New York Times on anti-Iranian sentiment in Iraq
In the News by Atlantic Council
Thu, Apr 9, 2020
Third time’s the charm for a new Iraqi PM?
“Iraq needs a prime minister with a mandate from the parliament and the people," Thomas Warrick says, "and al-Kadhimi represents the best chance in a long time for an Iraqi leader who understand the needs of the people for honest, competent, and responsive government."
New Atlanticist by Atlantic Council
Sat, Mar 21, 2020
Kadhim quoted in Saudi Gazette on Iraq’s measures to restrict public gatherings amid coronavirus outbreak
In the News by Atlantic Council
Fri, Mar 20, 2020
Kadhim quoted in Al-Monitor on US presence in Iraq
In the News by Atlantic Council