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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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May 16, 2019

Nabeel Khoury quoted in DW: Iraq walks Iran-US tightrope as tensions escalate

By Nabeel Khoury

https://www.dw.com/cda/en/iraq-walks-iran-us-tightrope-as-tensions-escalate/a-48755698

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In the News

May 4, 2019

El-Gamal joins Al-Jazeera to Discuss the Return of ISIS Fighters to their Countries of Origin

By Jasmine el-Gamal

Watch the full discussion here

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Syria

In the News

Apr 14, 2019

Kadhim Quoted in The Arab Weekly on the Challenges of Rebuilding Iraq

By Abbas Kadhim

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IranSource

Apr 10, 2019

Saudi Arabia’s plan to lure Iraq from Iran

By Nader Habibi and Omid Shokri Kalehsar

A Saudi economic delegation visited Iraq on April 3, seeking to promote the expansion of diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries—and to give Iraq an alternative to growing Iranian ties.

Iran
Iraq

MENASource

Mar 21, 2019

Sixteen years after regime change, Iraq needs to double down on its gains

By Dr. Abbas Kadhim

The 2003 US invasion of Iraq ushered in a new era in the country’s modern history, with many accomplishments and setbacks.

Iraq

New Atlanticist

Mar 20, 2019

The ‘Caliphate:’ Gone by tonight or with us for decades?

By Frederic C. Hof

An important battle in Syria has been won.  But the war will continue. 

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Syria

IranSource

Mar 15, 2019

A photo op in Najaf reveals an Iran that could be

By Borzou Daragahi

As far as photographs go, it’s a rather inartful moment. Three aging men dressed in dark clothes sit in a spartan room with small glasses of heavily-brewed tea and a tissue box resting before them, as they engage in conversation. But to Iranians and Iran-watchers the March 13 meeting marked a historical moment. The image […]

Iran
Iraq

New Atlanticist

Mar 4, 2019

Some child soldiers get rehabilitation, others get prison

By Jo Becker

With the rise of violent extremist groups, many countries have adopted much more aggressive counterterrorism measures, including a marked increase in the detention and prosecution of children.

Iraq
Terrorism

In the News

Feb 5, 2019

Kadhim Joins PBS to Discuss Trump’s Remarks on US Troops in Iraq to “Watch Iran”

By Abbas Kadhim

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Iraq

MENASource

Jan 30, 2019

Nearly one hundred days in, how is Iraq’s new government performing?

By Dr. Abbas Kadhim

Spending the last two weeks of 2018 in Iraq offered a window into Iraqi politics, the economy, and how Iraqis are coping on a variety of issues.

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