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Jun 26, 2022

Connable in Lawfare: Russia’s ‘demonstration army’ is a red flag for US Security Force Assistance

By Atlantic Council

Russia Security & Defense

MENASource

Jun 23, 2022

Iraq’s sandstorms are threatening life in the Fertile Crescent. It’s time the Iraqi government takes a stance.

By Muhammad Baqir Muhyedeen

The Iraqi government and population can take the necessary steps to protect their country from the changing climate and safeguard Iraq for future generations.

Energy & Environment Iraq

In the News

Jun 15, 2022

Kadhim quoted in Al Jazeera on the recent mass Sadrist resignation from Iraqi parliament

By Atlantic Council

Iraq Politics & Diplomacy

MENASource

Jun 14, 2022

Muqtada al-Sadr just issued a mass resignation decree. Where does Iraq go from here?

By Abbas Kadhim

An early election won’t solve the Iraqi dilemma.

Elections Iraq

In the News

Jun 14, 2022

Kadhim quoted in CNN on the step-down of Shiite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr’s entire group of 73 lawmakers in Iraq

By Atlantic Council

Iraq Political Reform

In the News

Jun 13, 2022

Kadhim quoted in New York Times on the unresolved political division among the Shiite political spectrum in Iraq

By Atlantic Council

Iran Iraq

In the News

Jun 13, 2022

Kadhim quoted in the New York Times on the elections for the new government in Iraq

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Iraq

Report

Apr 27, 2022

Iraq: Implementing a way forward

By C. Anthony Pfaff, Ben Connable, Masoud Mostajabi

A new report lays out findings and recommendations to assist the Iraqi government and its international partners in improving political, social, economic, and security conditions.

Economy & Business Iraq

In the News

Apr 26, 2022

Iraq Initiative event mentioned in Politico National Security Daily

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Iraq

In the News

Apr 21, 2022

Iraq Initiative with H.E. Ali Allawi, Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance mentioned by Iraqi News Agency

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Future of Work
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Experts

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

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

Fellow

Ahmed Tabaqchali

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Economy & Business