Iraq Initiative with H.E. Ali Allawi mentioned in Argus Media

MENASource Jun 30, 2025

Balancing acts and breaking points: Iraq’s US-Iran dilemma

By C. Anthony Pfaff

The future of US–Iraq relations is neither as dim as it may first appear, nor as promising as one might hope.
Geopolitics & Energy Security Iran
Iraq Initiative with H.E. Ali Allawi mentioned in Argus Media

MENASource Jun 4, 2025

Why Iraq should build bridges with its ‘new’ neighbor, Syria

By Shermine Serbest

Iraq’s position on the Syria transition is split between two camps: the official government, and that of the powerful non-state actors.
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Iraq Initiative with H.E. Ali Allawi mentioned in Argus Media

MENASource Apr 17, 2025

Trump must clarify his Iraq policy. Washington’s Middle East investment hangs in the balance.

By Sarkawt Shamsulddin

Contradictory signals from the US president on Iraq’s Iran-connected Popular Mobilization Forces risks derailing hard-won progress.
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Iraq Initiative with H.E. Ali Allawi mentioned in Argus Media

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Death of Islamic State leader was necessary, but there’s a better way to fight terrorism

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The Islamic State will probably continue to recover from its operational defeat in Syria and Iraq. It will take capacity building over generations to defeat them.

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