The European Refugee Surge: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

MENASource Oct 2, 2024

After Operation Inherent Resolve: How to not mess up US-Iraq security relations again

By C. Anthony Pfaff

The importance of broadening US relations with Iraq beyond counter-terror operations cannot be overstated.
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The European Refugee Surge: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

MENASource Sep 5, 2024

Iraq’s new family law amendment could potentially legalize child marriage—and fracture the country

By Nibras Basitkey

The Iraqi parliament recently proposed an amendment that could potentially legalize child marriage for girls as young as nine, thereby further restricting women’s rights.
Civil Society Conflict
The European Refugee Surge: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

MENASource Jul 11, 2024

Investing in Iraq’s education will contribute to its revival

By Honar Issa

Investing in Iraq’s education system offers a unique opportunity for the United States to not only support a key ally but also address the root causes of instability in the region.
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Apr 1, 2016

The European Refugee Surge: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

By Alvaro Morales Salto Weis & TK Spandhla

Asylum applications to the European Union (EU) set an all-time record in 2015, more than doubling the 2014 figure, according to EUROSTAT. After the recent agreement between Turkey and the EU, the influx of refugees is expected to decrease significantly.

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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 […]

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Bremain vs Brexit

Mar 28, 2016

Belgium Seeks More Action on Intelligence Shared Among European Nations

By Ashish Kumar Sen

‘That is a weak spot for some,’ says Johan Verbeke, Belgium’s Ambassador to the United States European nations need to do a better job of working together to detect, share, and act on intelligence related to terrorist plots, according to Johan Verbeke, Belgium’s Ambassador to the United States. “There is information that we share with […]

European Union International Organizations

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

MENASource

Mar 28, 2016

What “Inclusivity” Means in Iraq

By Safwan Al-Amin

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced on February 9, 2016 that he would push for the replacement of the current ministers with a “technocratic” cabinet. Having promised reforms without clear implementation in the past, there is much confusion over what change is forthcoming and apprehension over its potential implications.

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MENASource

Mar 25, 2016

Is ISIS Decentralizing?

By Mona Alami

Judging from the Islamic State’s (ISIS or ISIL) recent killing spree, the terrorist organization has demonstrated its ability to maintain it operational capacity to target the West. This week’s coordinated attacks in Brussels claimed by ISIS resulted in over 31 deaths and 200 injured attacks, taking place against the backdrop of threats by the organization […]

Iraq 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

New Atlanticist

Mar 23, 2016

On Brussels Bombings: ‘The Moment Has Come When We Need to Act,’ says Kosovo’s President Atifete Jahjaga

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Kosovo’s President, Atifete Jahjaga, has called on governments in countries facing the threat of Islamic terrorism to set aside political differences and ramp up intelligence sharing and cooperation with their neighbors. “The moment has come when we need to act,” Jahjaga said in an interview on March 23. Jahjaga spoke on a visit to the […]

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Mar 23, 2016

Itani in Democracy Journal: Taking on ISIS – and Assad

By Faysal Itani

Read the full article here.

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Scott D. Berrier

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Elliot Ackerman

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Hezha Barzani

Associate Director, empowerME Initiative

empowerME Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Nibras Basitkey

Associate Director, empowerME

empowerME Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Alia Brahimi

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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