Iraq

Mardini: “Ousting Maliki Will Require Cooperation of All Other Blocs”

By Ramzy Mardini

The New York Times quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Ramzy Mardini on Secretary Kerry’s meeting with Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani:

Mardini: “ISIS Overplayed Their Hand”

By Ramzy Mardini

The Financial Times quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Ramzy Mardini on plans by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant to consolidate territory across the region’s borders:

Mardini on Regional Effects of Iraq Crisis

By Ramzy Mardini

The Associated Press quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Ramzy Mardini on how the crisis in Iraq has sparked regional concerns:

Ullman: Don’t Write Iraq Off Yet

By Harlan Ullman

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Adviser Harlan Ullman writes for UPI on the ongoing crisis in Iraq:

Mardini on Pressure on Maliki to Step Down

By Ramzy Mardini

The Wall Street Journal quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Ramzy Mardini on pressure by Iraqi parties for Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to step down from office:

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:

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:

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:

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 […]

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: