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Mar 20, 2016

Knights Writes for the Bayan Center on the Future of the Iraqi Security Apparatus

By Iraq Task Force Member Dr. Michael Knights

Iraq Task Force Member Dr. Michael Knights reports on the condition and future of the Iraqi Security Forces as they continue to fight ISIS despite major setbacks. Read the full report here.

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Mar 10, 2016

Ali Writes for NRT on the Future of Iraq and the KRG

By Iraq Task Force Member Ahmed Ali

Iraq Task Force Member Ahmed Ali writes of NRT on the economic crisis facing both the Iraqi central government and the Kurdistan Regional Government, as well as the ISIS threat and instability both produce. Read the full article here.

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Feb 26, 2016

Knights Writes for Al Jazeera on PMUs, Iraqi Politics, and Demobilization

By Iraq Task Force Member Dr. Michael Knights

Iraq Task Force Member Michael Knights writes for Al Jazeera on the necessity of demobilization of Iraq’s Population Mobilization Units (PMU) and  integration into the Ministry of Defense. Read the full article here.

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Feb 24, 2016

VOA Quotes Crocker on Post-ISIS Iraq and a Strengthening Iran

By Iraq Task Force Chair Ryan Crocker

Voice of America quotes Iraq Task Force Chair Ryan Crocker on the necessity of power sharing to bring Iraq out of the grips of sectarianism and strengthen the government’s overall capacity to provide for the population. Read the full article here.

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Feb 24, 2016

VOA Quotes Barbero on US Role in Iraq’s Security

By Iraq Task Force Member Lt. General Michael Barbero

Voice of America quotes Iraq Task Force Member Lt. Gen. Michael Barbero on the role of the Iraqi security forces in maintaining security and the need for the United States to continue and even enhance military support and available trainers for the development of the security forces. Read the full article here.

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Feb 24, 2016

VOA Quotes Pollack on Sectarianism in Iraq, its Role in Creating ISIS and How to Reverse It

By Iraq Task Force Member Kenneth Pollack

Voice of America quotes Iraq Task Force Member Kenneth Pollack on the need for the the next US to tackle sectarianism, especially the issues between Shia and Sunni Arabs, in order to help transition Iraq to a productive and strong political process when the post-ISIS eventuality comes to pass. Read the full article here.

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Feb 23, 2016

The Hill Quotes Crocker During Task Force Launch

By Iraq Task Force Chair Ryan Crocker

The Hill quotes Iraq Task Force Chair Ryan Crocker during Task Force launch on the role Sunni distrust for the both the Iraqi central government and Kurdish Regional Government plays in ISIS expansion and control. Read the full article here.

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Feb 22, 2016

Van Den Toorn in Foreign Policy on Stability in Iraq After Liberation from ISIS

By Iraq Task Force Member Christine Van Den Toorn

Iraq Task Force Member writes for Foreign Policy on  the “day after” dilemma facing Iraq in dealing with newly liberated areas and the coming of post-ISIS Iraq. Read the full article here.

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Feb 20, 2016

The Daily Caller News Foundation Quotes Jeffrey During Task Force Launch

By Iraq Task Force

The Daily Caller News Foundation quotes Iraq Task Force Senior Adviser Ambassador James Jeffrey during Task Force launch on the regional threats presented by Ira, Syria, Russia, and ISIS. Read the full article here.

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Feb 20, 2016

Atlantic Council Launch of the Task Force on the Future of Iraq Featured in 790 KBET

By Atlantic Council

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