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May 11, 2016

Younis Quoted by Voice of America on Radicalization in Iraq

By Nussaibah Younis

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Iraq

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May 8, 2016

Ambassador Khalilzad Interviewed by The Hindu US Policy in the Middle East and US Presidential Elections

By Atlantic Council

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May 6, 2016

Younis Joins Voice of America to Discuss the Challenges Facing the Iraqi Government

By Nussaibah Younis

Listen to the full interview here.

Iraq

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May 5, 2016

Al-Ali Writes for the New York Times on the Current Political Challenges Facing the Iraqi Government

By Atlantic Council

Iraq Task Force Member Zaid al-Ali writes for the New York Times about Iraq’s current political instability, saying that part of the process of reforming the corrupt system must include the inclusion of new political actors in the process/government. Without “new blood,” al-Ali says that Iraq will never emerge from governmental corruption. Read the full […]

Iraq

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May 5, 2016

Younis in Foreign Affairs: Sectarianism and the Protests in Baghdad

By Nussaibah Younis

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Iraq

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May 4, 2016

Connable Writes for The National Interest on Need for US Involvement in Iraqi Reconciliation

By Atlantic Council

Iraq Task Force Member Ben Connable discusses the need for US involvement to further reconciliation efforts in Iraq following an Iraq Task Force trip to the country. Read the full article here.

Iraq

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May 3, 2016

Younis Quoted by The Daily Signal on Iraqi Politics and Protests in Iraq

By Nussaibah Younis

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Iraq

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May 3, 2016

Knights Quoted on the Current Political Instabilities and What They Mean for Iraq’s Future

By Atlantic Council

The Daily Signal quotes Iraq Task Force Member Michael Knights on the current political situation in Iraq and the lasting effects that it can have on Iraq’s political process. He discusses Iraq’s overall ability to come back off the brink of political/security collapse and sees hope in Iraq’s future. Read the full article here.

Iraq

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May 2, 2016

Younis Quoted by Wall Street Journal on Protests in Iraq and the Country’s Political Climate

By Nussaibah Younis

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Iraq

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Apr 27, 2016

Hassan Writes for EastWest.ngo on the Perceptions of Iranians on Saudis on ISIS

By Kawa Hassan

In his latest publication, Task Force member Kawa Hassan, in cooperation with Adnan Tabatabai, delves into the mutual perceptions of Iranians and Saudis on ISIS, and highlights points that could be grounds for possible partnership between arch rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran. Read the full article here.

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Experts

Fellow

Alina L. Romanowski

Distinguished Fellow

Iraq Initiative Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Economy & Business Geopolitics & Energy Security

Staff

Victoria J. Taylor 

Director, Iraq Initiative

Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

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Rend Al-Rahim

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Democratic Transitions

Fellow

Yerevan Saeed

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Energy & Environment

Fellow

Akeel Abbas

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Human Rights

Fellow

Safwan Al-Amin

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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