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New Atlanticist

Apr 22, 2024

Iraq’s prime minister on how to elevate US-Iraqi relations beyond just security

By Daniel Hojnacki

Sudani discussed his visit to the United States, an upcoming meeting with the Turkish president, and regional security.

Conflict Crisis Management

MENASource

Apr 18, 2024

The KDP is boycotting the upcoming elections. Iraqi Kurdistan may get stuck in an electoral impasse.

By Sarkawt Shamsulddin

As the June election deadline looms, the future of Kurdistan’s political stability hangs in the balance.

Elections Iraq

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Tabaqchali in Iraq Business News: What Next after a Gangbuster Year

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business International Markets

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Pfaff quoted in Politico on defensive posturing in the war in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Tabaqchali in Iraq Business News: Markets Look Through Escalating Tensions

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business International Markets

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Kadhim joins Al-Arabi TV to discuss US contributions to war in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Conflict

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Pfaff quoted in Politico on prospects of a US-Iran war

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Kadhim quoted in Shafaq News on American presence in Iraq

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Iraq

Experts react

Feb 5, 2024

Experts react: US retaliation for the deadly attack in Jordan has begun. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts interpret the United States' ongoing strikes against Iran-linked targets—and how Tehran and its proxies might view this response.

Conflict Crisis Management

MENASource

Jan 16, 2024

Experts react: What to expect after Iranian attacks on Erbil

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts share their insights about the attack and what to expect next.

Conflict Crisis Management
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Experts

Fellow

Ben Connable

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Defense Policy

Staff

Abbas Kadhim

Director, Iraq Initiative

Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Iraq Middle East

Fellow

David Mack

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Iraq Initiative

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

Staff

Masoud Mostajabi

Deputy Director, Middle East Programs

Iraq Initiative Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Energy & Environment English

Fellow

C. Anthony Pfaff

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic English

Fellow

Sarkawt Shamsulddin

Nonresident Fellow

Iraq Initiative

Arabic Civil Society
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