In the News

Apr 5, 2016

Knights Writes for Al Jazeera on Sectarianism in Iraq and the Effect ISIS Has on Sectarian Violence

By Future of Iraq Task Force

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In the News

Apr 4, 2016

Blanford in Now Media: Hezbollah Readies for Offensive Near Arsal

By Nicholas Blanford

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Middle East
Syria

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Slavin Joins Voice Of America News to Discuss President Obama’s Final Nuclear Security Summit and Donald Trump’s Statements on Women

By Barbara Slavin

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In the News

Mar 31, 2016

Rudaw Covers Iraq Task Force Launch and Interviews Younis

By Future of Iraq Task Force

Rudaw covers the Iraq Task Force launch and interviews Senior Fellow Nussaibah Younis on Task Force consultations in Iraq. Watch the full coverage here.

Iraq

In the News

Mar 29, 2016

Pollack writes for the Brookings Institution on the Political and Economic Developments in Iraq

By Future of Iraq Task Force Member Kenneth Pollack

Iraq Task Force Member Kenneth Pollack discusses the problems facing Iraq’s Prime Minister as he attempts to implement reforms, and how governmental weakness gives rise to political infighting. The infighting then further destabilizes Iraq’s government preventing future political progress. Pollack also discusses how the economic crisis due to low oil prices and the war against […]

Iraq

In the News

Mar 28, 2016

Pollack Writes for the Brookings Institution on the Military Situation in Iraq and the Fight Against ISIS

By Future of Iraq Task Force Member Kenneth Pollack

Iraq Task Force Member Kenneth Pollack discusses the US military campaign to defeat ISIS. Pollack asserts that Baghdad’s announcement of the start of liberation of Mosul is premature due to the lack of a feasible plan of reconstruction once the city is liberated. Read the full article here.

Iraq

In the News

Mar 27, 2016

Pavel Joins BBC Newshour to Discuss the Syrian Civil Conflict in Palmyra

By Barry Pavel

Barry Pavel joins BBC Newshour to discuss the Syrian Civil Conflict in Palmyra. His interview begins at the 18:30 mark. Listen to the full interview here.

Syria

In the News

Mar 24, 2016

National Review mentions the Task Force launch and its discussion of Sykes-Picot borders

By Future of Iraq Task Force

The National Review mentions the launch of the Task Force on the Future of Iraq and the discussion of the efficacy of  Sykes-Picot borders. Read the full article here.

Iraq

In the News

Mar 23, 2016

Slavin in Voice of America: Defeating ISIS Requires Maximum International Cooperation

By Barbara Slavin

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In the News

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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