Iraq
Iraq: from Interdenominational to Ethnic Crisis
Iraq: from Interdenominational to Ethnic Crisis
While all attention has been drawn to Arab uprisings in the Middle East for a long time, Iraq has been going through its most profound crisis since 2006. Back then,…
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Sunni Saudi Arabia and Egypt warn Shiite Iraq
Sunni Saudi Arabia and Egypt warn Shiite Iraq
Saudi Arabia and Egypt Saturday warned Iraq against sectarian extremism following two weeks of protests by Sunnis marginalized by Baghdad’s Shi’ite-led government. “We are convinced that Iraq will not stabilize…
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Iraq - A Prison for Iranian Dissidents called 'Liberty'
Iraq - A Prison for Iranian Dissidents called 'Liberty'
Camp Liberty in Iraq: "Guarantees and assurances provided by the US government and the UN – prior to the start of this process and to encourage the residents to leave…
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Iranian Interests in Iraq after US Withdrawal: Camp Ashraf
Iranian Interests in Iraq after US Withdrawal: Camp Ashraf
The question still remains: after nine tumultuous years, what became of the treasure and blood, both American and Iraqi that was sacrificed in Iraq? With 2011 behind us, and US…
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Iraq’s Coming National Challenges - Key Issues in Shaping Iraq’s Future and a Strategic Partnership
Iraq’s Coming National Challenges - Key Issues in Shaping Iraq’s Future and a Strategic Partnership
While it is tempting to focus on Iraq's very real political divisions -- and its ongoing, low-level insurgency - it is equally important for both Iraqis and the US to…
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Trapped by Politics
Trapped by Politics
If there is any expectation that the current U.S. administration is going to do the harder right instead of the easier wrong, it is very doubtful to happen in the…
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Iraq approves new government with Maliki as PM
Iraq approves new government with Maliki as PM
Iraq approved Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and his new government, nine months after an inconclusive election left politics in limbo and delayed investments to rebuild the country after years of…
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Interview with Nouri al-Maliki, Prime Minister of Iraq
Interview with Nouri al-Maliki, Prime Minister of Iraq
Question (Q): How do you evaluate the meeting you had with Ph.D. Iyyad Allawi? Are there any common standpoints which would allow further consultations between your State of Law Coalition…
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