Iraq

The Shia vs. the ‘Shia Crescent’

2020-03-10

Whether by force or politics, Iran desperately needs to reconsolidate power among Shia constituencies throughout the region, but this challenge may prove insurmountable given current public sentiment in Iraq and Lebanon.

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Annabaa Organization contributes in raising awareness campaign regarding coronavirus in Baghdad

2020-03-09

Coronavirus invaded the world harvesting casualties day after day. Started in Wuhan, china reaching the Arab world and crossing the Iraqi borders through visitors from Iran

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What will happen to Iraqi Shiite militias after one key leader’s death?

2020-03-08

The decision to kill General Qasem Soleimani has received widespread attention. However, another important Iranian military leader, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, was also killed in the attack. Ranj Alaaldin explains why

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State Prestige Support Conference demands forming a council of Iraqi experts

2020-03-04

Annabaa Organization participated in the conference

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A Perilous Turning Point in the U.S.-Iran Confrontation

2020-01-25

With the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, the U.S.-Iran standoff has shifted from attrition toward open conflict. Tehran will retaliate – the only question is how – prompting another response from Washington. Allies of both should interc

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Iran tasked Nasrallah with uniting Iraqi proxies after Soleimanis death

2020-01-25

Hezbollah leader sponsors truce talks, with Iraqi paramilitaries endorsing Hadi al-Amiri as PMF leader and Tehran courting Moqtada al-Sadr in bid to form united resistance

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Iraq Cries Out for Unity

2019-12-27

Although the ongoing Shia-led protests in Iraq have not spread to regions with a Sunni majority (including Kurdish areas), many members of these communities have supported the protest clamor...

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An Expiry Date for Despots?

2019-12-11

A new wave of Arab uprisings suggests that the authoritarian bargain of the past may be collapsing.

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As Baghdad celebrates 'dual victory', protesters vow to overthrow entire political elite

2019-12-01

Resignation of premier and football victory provide respite to protesters grief over slain comrades

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Polling Insights on Iraq’s Shia Revolt

2019-11-24

Iraqi Shia have lost faith in their government because it has failed to meet their basic needs in any of these three categories. After the fall of Saddam Hussein and the rise of new governance models

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How Deep Is Anti-Iranian Sentiment in Iraq?

2019-11-24

A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.

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Is This the Arab Spring 2.0?

2019-11-09

Nearly a decade after the Arab Spring fizzled, a new wave of protest has swept over the Middle East and North Africa. What is different this time, and will the protesters get what they want?

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The Arab Winter of Discontent

2019-11-07

Following mass uprisings in Algeria and Sudan this summer, protesters have now taken to the streets in Lebanon and Iraq to demand better economic conditions and an end to mis-governance.

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The humble three-wheeled tuk-tuk has become the symbol of Iraq’s uprising

2019-11-03

It is tuk-tuk vs. Land Cruiser at the heart of Iraqs uprising — and the scrappy tuk-tuk, for now, is winning.

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Protests rage around the world – but what comes next?

2019-11-03

Unrest is seemingly everywhere. We look at the some of the reasons for and responses to it in Hong Kong, Lebanon, Chile, Catalonia and Iraq

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Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed in US raid in Syria

2019-10-28

Military commander in Idlib and others living nearby describe eight helicopters swooping in at low altitude, multiple explosions and three-hour battle

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Fifth wave of protests in Iraq 2019, Look for its future

2019-10-26

the protests launched in most of south and middle cities of Iraq. A protestations continued six days

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Iran Is Losing the Middle East, Protests in Lebanon and Iraq Show

2019-10-26

Tehran may be good at winning influence, but it is bad at ruling after that.

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The Geopolitical Stakes in Iraq

2019-10-22

Russia has steadily inserted itself into Iraqs military, energy, and educational sectors, and these relationships could turn Baghdad further away from the United States now that the Trump administration has ceded Syria to Moscow.

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Abdul Mahdi pressured into staying in office

2019-10-20

Political parties behind Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi pressure him to not resign.

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Iraq Is Not Yet Lost, But If We Continue to Ignore It, It Soon Will Be

2019-10-19

Muddled governance, harsh crackdowns, and outside interference threaten to overturn the fragile freedom that Iraqis have won at great cost.

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Iraq, China launch oil for reconstruction agreement

2019-10-14

Baghdad has forged a 20-year deal to supply Beijing with oil in exchange for Chinese investments in projects to repair Iraqs war-damaged infrastructure.

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Iraq Is Currently Being Shaken by Violent Protests

2019-10-08

Spot analysis from Carnegie scholars on events relating to the Middle East and North Africa

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