Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Defense sectors in several Arab countries have undergone significant transformation leading to the hybridization of security governance, leaving them with forms of sovereignty that are both constrained and constantly contested.
The hybridization of security governance in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen leaves them with forms of sovereignty that are both constrained and constantly contested.
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.