Middle East Programs in the News

ABC Australia Interviews Hassan on Karada Attack

By Kawa Hassan

Iraq Task Force Member Kawa Hassan delves deep into the reasons for such a bloody and barbaric attack against civilians in Baghdad just days before the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan.  Watch the full video here.

Hassan joins VOA to analyze the impacts of the Ataturk airport attack

By Kawa Hassan

Iraq Task Force Member Kawa Hassan joins VOA Kurdish Service to discuss the significance of the ISIS attack on the Ataturk airport as a shift from previous attacks. Watch the full interview here.

Slavin in Al Monitor: Senior American at International Monetary Fund Says Iran Faces ‘Fundamental’ Choices

By Barbara Slavin

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Slavin Joins Women’s Action for New Directions to Discuss the Iran Deal

By Barbara Slavin

Atlantic Council Event Can the US Work with Iran: Challenges and Opportunities Mentioned by the Associated Press

By Atlantic Council

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Can the US Work with Iran Event Featured by Tehran Times

By Barbara Slavin

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Brynen in Paxisms: Crisis Gaming at the Atlantic Council: Some Methodological Reflections

By Rex Brynen

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Crocker writes for The Cipher Brief on the campaign to liberate Fallujah

By Ryan Crocker

Iraq Task Force Chair Ryan Crocker writes for The Cipher Brief on sectarian tensions in Iraq and the role of the Shia militia in the campaign to liberate Fallujah from ISIS. Read the full article here.

Natali writes for Al Monitor about the difficulty of a tripartite division in Iraq

By Future of Iraq

Iraq Task Force Member Dr. Denise Natali writes for Al Monitor about current sectarian tensions and fragmentation in Iraq and the unlikeliness of a tripartite division. Read the full article here.

Younis Quoted by Rudaw on the Boeing Iran Deal

By Nussaibah Younis

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