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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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Jun 21, 2014

Slavin on US Response to Iraq Crisis

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin joins Voice of America’s Issues in the News to discuss President Obama’s decision to send 300 advisers to Iraq to help resolve the ongoing crisis:

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In the News

Jun 20, 2014

Pavel on US Advisers in Iraq

By Barry Pavel

VP and Scowcroft Center Director Barry Pavel joins CNN Newsroom to discuss President Obama’s decision to send 300 advisers to Iraq to help solve the ongoing crisis in Iraq:

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In the News

Jun 20, 2014

Mardini on Kerry’s Iraq Trip

By Ramzy Mardini

ABC News quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Ramzy Mardini on Secretary Kerry’s trip to Baghdad to discuss the ongoing crisis in Iraq:

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Event Recap

Jun 20, 2014

Iraq on the Brink: US Policy Options

The Islamic State of Iraq and Sham (ISIS) continues to capture more territory and resources, effectively building a state within a state. To discuss the latest developments and their implications for Iraq, the region, and transatlantic security, as well as possible US responses, the Atlantic Council hosted a conference call with former US Ambassador Zalmay […]

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In the News

Jun 20, 2014

Mardini on Maliki’s Leadership in Iraq

By Ramzy Mardini

Bloomberg Businessweek quotes Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Ramzy Mardini on how Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki’s response to factional divides in his country before the current crisis broke out foreshadowed events taking place now: 

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MENASource

Jun 19, 2014

Seven Important Questions on Iraq

By MENASource

Bilal Y. Saab, senior fellow for Middle East Security with the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security, provides his perspective on the US role in the Iraq crisis, what’s at stake for US national security interests, and what it will really take to stabilize the situation.

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MENASource

Jun 19, 2014

Syria and Iraq: The “Skyes-Picot” Issue

By Frederic C. Hof

The violent convulsions gripping Syria and Iraq have given rise to the argument that the “Sykes-Picot” boundaries imposed by France and Britain in the Levant and Mesopotamia after the First World War will have to be redrawn to recognize and reconcile ethnic and sectarian divisions papered over by the Great War’s victorious allies.  As someone […]

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In the News

Jun 19, 2014

Slavin on the Crisis in Iraq

By Barbara Slavin

The Washington Post cites South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin on the ongoing crisis in Iraq:

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In the News

Jun 19, 2014

LeBaron: Maliki Not Likely to Go Down Without a Fight

By Richard LeBaron

The National quotes Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Richard LeBaron on President Obama’s decision to send 300 advisers to Iraq:

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In the News

Jun 19, 2014

Mardini on Nouri al-Maliki’s Leadership

By Ramzy Mardini

The Wall Street Journal quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Ramzy Mardini on President Obama’s decision to send 300 advisers to Iraq to help resolve the conflict there:

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