MENASource
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After Operation Inherent Resolve: How to not mess up US-Iraq security relations again
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C. Anthony Pfaff
The importance of broadening US relations with Iraq beyond counter-terror operations cannot be overstated.
MENASource
Sep 5, 2024
Iraq’s new family law amendment could potentially legalize child marriage—and fracture the country
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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.
MENASource
Jul 11, 2024
Investing in Iraq’s education will contribute to its revival
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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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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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