Worryingly, Iraqi politicians are today far more powerful than the people’s will.
Category: Analysis
High Hopes and Missed Opportunities in Baghdad – Part 1
Dysfunction among policymakers in Baghdad points to a deeper rot in Iraq’s political system, undermining prospects for long-term stability in the country.
Will Mosul’s Residents Flee?
Government policymakers and humanitarian agencies have not adequately prepared for a scenario in which a significant portion of Mosul’s remaining 1.2 million residents stay in the city as it is liberated.
Interview with Joost Hiltermann: Proxy War in Post-ISIS Iraq
In northern Iraq, Turkey and Iran are playing their proxies against each other. This rivalry will shape the region’s post-ISIS landscape, and could spark future conflict. To learn more, we spoke with Joost Hiltermann, program director for the Middle East and North Africa at the International Crisis Group and an expert on Iraqi Kurdistan.
Tal Afar: Spark for a Turkey-Iran Proxy War?
In Tal Afar, an overstretched Iraqi Army leaves regional powerbrokers and their proxies room to fight, with little chance of mediation.
Forgotten Front Line in Hawija
The Iraqi government has ignored Hawija’s plight, risking future unrest.