Reconciliation Between Baghdad and Erbil is Key to Iraqi Counterterrorism Efforts
The Islamic State is using the disputed territories as a launching pad to attack security forces and Iraqi civilians. The Kurdish Regional Government and the Iraqi central government must solve their differences vis-a-vis the disputed territories in order to effectively combat and eradicate the Islamic State.
Najaf and American Foreign Policy: Preparing for a Post-Sistani Iraq
The Najaf clerical establishment’s influence on Iraq’s political development is undeniable, requiring the United States to consider how Najaf perceives its actions.
Therefore, American foreign policy vis-à-vis Iraq should eschew militarization and instead focus on building Iraq’s governance capacity, a policy palatable to Iraq’s clerical establishment.
One Year After Iraq’s October Revolution - A Look Back and a Look Ahead
As Iraq reaches the one-year anniversary of its momentous October Revolution, the country is still plagued by corruption, sectarian violence, and citizen discontent.
Overreach: Delusions of Regime Change in Iraq by Michael MacDonald
A Review by Marco Fernandez
