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Apr 25, 2018

An advance look at Iraq’s 2018 elections

By Rend Al-Rahim

Iraq’s 2018 parliamentary elections, simultaneously embodying continuity and change, will be held in a particularly divisive atmosphere. The elections are taking place in the shadow of the devastation left behind by the conflict with ISIS and serious splits within the governing Shia party. As a result, voting on May 12 will be a litmus test […]

Democratic Transitions Elections

Event Recap

Feb 13, 2018

Iraq’s Energy Potential: Opportunities and Challenges

By Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East

On February 13, 2018, the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center and the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East held a panel discussion on Iraq’s energy potential. Ambassador Richard L. Morningstar, chairman and founding director of the Council’s Global Energy Center, gave opening remarks. Ambassador Frederic C. Hof, the director of the Hariri Center, moderated […]

In the News

Oct 25, 2017

Alfoneh in Middle East Institute: An Obstacle to Riyadh’s Outreach to Baghdad: Iraqi Interior Minister’s Ties with I.R.G.C.

By Ali Alfoneh

Read the full article here.

Event Recap

Oct 10, 2017

The Kurdish Crisis: Baghdad, Erbil, and Institutional Reform in Iraq

By Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East

On October 10, 2017, the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East held a panel discussion on the recent Kurdish referendum and the state of Iraqi-Kurdish relations. Ambassador Frederic C. Hof, the director of the Hariri center, moderated the event. Ambassador Stuart Jones, Dr. Harith Hasan, and Dr. Denise Natali contributed to the discussion as […]

Iraq

In the News

Sep 29, 2017

Hasan al-Qarawee Joins Alhurra to Discuss Kurdish Independence Referendum

By Harith Hasan al-Qarawee

Watch the full discussion here.

In the News

Jul 11, 2017

Younis Quoted in Al-Monitor on Iranian Influence on Iraq’s Mobilization Units

By Nussaibah Younis

Read the full article here.

Future of Iraq Taskforce

May 31, 2017

Atlantic Council’s Iraq Task Force Report Featured by the United States Institute of Peace

By Atlantic Council

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Future of Iraq Taskforce

May 31, 2017

Atlantic Council Launches the Final Report of the Task Force on the Future of Iraq

By Atlantic Council

WASHINGTON, DC – The Atlantic Council releases today the report of the Task Force on the Future of Iraq chaired by Ambassador Ryan Crocker and convened by Senior Nonresident Fellow Dr. Nussaibah Younis.

Iraq

Future of Iraq Taskforce

Feb 25, 2017

Younis Quoted by Politico on the Iraqi Reaction to President Trump’s Executive Order on Border Control

By Nussaibah Younis

Read full article here.

Iraq

In the News

Jan 27, 2017

Younis in Foreign Affairs: Turkey’s Charm Offensive

By Nussaibah Younis

Read full article here.

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Ahmed Tabaqchali

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Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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