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The Iraq Initiative provides transatlantic and regional policy makers with unique perspectives and analysis on the ongoing challenges and opportunities facing Iraq as the country tries to build an inclusive political system, attract economic investment, and encourage a vibrant civil society.

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Mar 22, 2021

Iraqi diaspora mobilization and the future development of Iraq

By Dr. Oula Kadhum

In a new report, Dr. Oula Kadhum explores Iraqi diaspora mobilization before and after the 2003 invasion and fall of the regime of Saddam Hussein.

Iraq Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 11, 2021

Kadhim quoted in ABC on the Pope’s historic visit to Iraq

Iraq Middle East

In the News

Mar 6, 2021

Slavin and Kadhim quoted in DW on the impact of Ali al-Sistani on Iraq

Iraq Middle East

In the News

Mar 6, 2021

Kadhim quoted in Tablet on meeting between Pope and Grand Ayatollah in Iraq

Iraq Middle East

In the News

Mar 6, 2021

Kadhim quoted in Arkansas Democrat Gazette on the Pope’s historic visit to Iraq

Iraq Middle East

In the News

Mar 6, 2021

Kadhim quoted in Financial Times on Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq

Iraq Middle East

In the News

Mar 5, 2021

Kadhim quoted in WaPo on Pope’s historic visit to Iraq

Iraq Middle East

In the News

Mar 5, 2021

Kroenig and Ashford debate Biden’s strike against Iranian-backed militia and what it means for US-Iran negotiations

By Atlantic Council

On March 5, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford discussing the latest news in international affairs. In this column, they discuss Biden’s retaliatory strike against Iranian-backed proxies, the potential for negotiations with Iran, and what a renewed nuclear agreement with Iran might […]

Iran Iraq

In the News

Mar 4, 2021

Kadhim quoted in NBC on Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq

Iraq Middle East

In the News

Mar 4, 2021

Nasr in Foreign Policy: The Middle East’s next conflicts won’t be between Arab States and Iran

By Atlantic Council

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