Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Protests in the governorate are stepping away from sectarianism toward a new form of political mobilization.
Given the growing public anger in Iraq, the only path forward is to make the state more efficient and accountable.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
Iraq’s three-year battle against the so-called Islamic State (IS) empowered an array of armed actors that enjoy state legitimacy yet operate autonomously from state security forces.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
Ekaterina Sokirianskaia discusses the return home of Russian jihadists who fought in Iraq and Syria.
Its economic future in question, Tehran is looking to maintain and increase its influence in Iraq by investing in schemes and projects linked with loyal paramilitary forces.
Amid low turnout in Iraq’s elections, the Sadrists’ active voter base helped them win Baghdad.
A preliminary assessment of Iraq’s parliamentary elections suggests that compromise will be inevitable.
The Trump administration appears committed to working "by-with-through" local partners in the Middle East. Doing so effectively requires a clear political strategy and continued diplomatic engagement in the region.