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The Myth of Early Elections in Iraq
On July 30, Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi announced that early elections in Iraq will take place on June 6, 2021. Following the announcement, various political parties unleashed a barrage of statements in Iraqi media, with some asking for even ‘earlier’ elections. This camp included the President, the Speaker, the UN
Aug 13, 2020
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Farhad Alaaldin
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Saudi Public Differs with Some Official Foreign Policies, but not on Sectarian Line
Saudi Sunnis and Shia largely agree on issues polled—except on Qassem Soleimani
Aug 11, 2020
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David Pollock
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The 25-Year Agreement between China and Iran: A Continuation of Previous Policy
The recently announced 25-year agreement between China and Iran appears to have become almost an urban myth among Middle East watchers. The importance of the agreement has been exaggerated and even become the subject of conspiracy theories. It has been both demonized as a “shameful treaty” that enables China to
Aug 3, 2020
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Sheng Zhang
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Saudi Poll: China Leads U.S.; Majority Back Curbs on Extremism, Coronavirus
Half of Saudis now say that good ties with China are “important” for their country.
Jul 31, 2020
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David Pollock
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Overcoming History: Sudan’s Uncertain Transition to Democracy in the Face of Military Pressure
Months after the overthrow of Omar al-Bashir in April 2019, Sudan’s main opposition coalition and the ruling military council finalized a power sharing deal with the hopes of forging a path towards legitimate elections and civilian rule. However, the tools that Bashir used throughout his reign remain deeply embedded in
Jul 28, 2020
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Areej Elhag
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Navigating a Growing Chinese Influence in Iraqi Kurdistan
When I moved into new accommodations in the centre of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq, the lift announcements in the apartment tower were in Chinese, followed by Kurdish, Arabic and English. This multilingualism was surprising but positive; it was a clear sign of the
Jul 27, 2020
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Sardar Aziz
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Normalization at Stake: the Emirati Message to Israelis
In the past few years, unprecedented economic and security cooperation between Israel and United Arab Emirates has grown given the common threat from Iran. At stake are the Israeli diplomatic mission in Abu Dhabi housed in the renewable energy agency, along with an informal trade office in Dubai. Just last
Jul 22, 2020
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Haisam Hassanein
Danny Citrinowicz
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The MENA Region’s Water Crisis: Avoiding Potential Water Wars
The population of the Middle East and North Africa is facing an imminent, severe water crisis, with a number of potentially disastrous consequences for the region. This water crisis—devastating in and of itself—also means food shortages and famine. Moreover, this additional pressure on the region’s most vulnerable is likely to
Jul 20, 2020
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Amro Selim
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Half of Emiratis Approve Domestic Policies, But Just 20% Want Israeli Ties
The Emirati public is split about how much the government should be doing about public health.
Jul 20, 2020
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David Pollock
Shaina Katz
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Iraqi Popular Opinion of Kadhimi Is Weakly Supportive, but Could Tip Either Way
While much ink has been spilled over whether Iran and the United States have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of new Iraqi Prime Minster Mustafa al-Kadhimi, the most important opinion is that of Iraqis. It is particularly important what Iraq’s Shia population thinks of their new prime minister, as they
Jul 15, 2020
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Munqith Dagher
Karl Kaltenthaler
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Praxis before Faith in Tackling Radicalism—A Response to Shoresh Khani
Shoresh Khani presents a coherent argument for greater attention to the situation at al-Hawl. Satisfied with the defeat of ISIS, world decision makers seem not much engaged in the residual question of al-Hawl. Some international court involvement is suggested, and de-radicalization efforts are anticipated. If the goal is that ISIS
Jul 15, 2020
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Hassan Mneimneh
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How Tunisia’s COVID Response Demonstrates Governmental Dysfunction
With a fragile democratic transition process and a continuous low-intensity yet bloody conflict against terrorist groups, Tunisia is still taking stock of the effects and repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on the country. The pandemic hit at a time of political struggle and economic uncertainty. As such, the government’s response
Jul 10, 2020
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Dhia Otay
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Clarifying the Meaning and Case for Islamic Religious Reform
In my most recent Fikra Forum piece, In Defense of Islamic Religious Reform, I address the need for religious reform in the modern age. In Hassan Mneimneh’s response to my piece, Islamic Religious Reform Is an Institutional Need First, he raises several thoughtful questions regarding Islamic religious reform’s feasibility, and
Jul 8, 2020
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Hasan Ismaik
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On the Murder of Husham al-Hashemi
On July 6, 2020, Iraq’s most prolific security commentator Husham al-Hashemi was assassinated in Zayouna, a social melting pot neighborhood of east Baghdad. At 8:19 pm, he arrived outside his home, driving his own unarmored white SUV. Seconds before, two motorbikes pulled up, each carrying two young men. They knew
Jul 7, 2020
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Michael Knights
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How GCC Conflict Impacts the Gulf Response to Israeli Annexation
With the potential of Israel moving forward with annexation looming, the question of its likely impact on recent steps of normalization with Gulf countries is becoming increasingly relevant. Yet the situation is ambiguous; while the scope of any annexation and the intensity of opposition to it throughout the Arab world
Jul 1, 2020
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Yoel Guzansky
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Two-Thirds in Jordan Fear U.S.-Israeli Plans, But Domestic Issues Rank First
The Jordanian “street” is now relatively content with its government’s posture, in spite—or indeed precisely because—of all the turbulence surrounding it.
Jul 1, 2020
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David Pollock
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How Iraq and the United States Can Further the Strategic Dialogue
The United States and Iraq officially launched the bilateral strategic dialogue on June 11 as an opportunity to mend relations under the newly formed Iraqi government. While Iranian backed forces hoped for the initial meeting to produce dramatic results vis-a-vis the future of U.S. presence in the region, the first
Jul 1, 2020
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Shukur Khilkhal
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Al-Hawl Camp and the Potential Resurgence of ISIS
Even after the fall of of the Islamic State’s (ISIS) territorial control last March, the al-Hawl refugee camp of northern Syria remains the group’s beating heart. Over the past five years, both ISIS and other extremist groups have spread extremist ideologies throughout the Syrian al-Hawl region, with the al-Hawl camp
Jun 29, 2020
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Shoresh Khani
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Egyptian Public Concerned About Internal Problems, Not Israel; Government Policies Rated Poorly, But Mixed Views on Protest
New data from a rare independent opinion poll show that the Egyptian public is much more concerned about domestic problems, including public health, than any foreign policy issue. And when it comes to foreign affairs and U.S. policy, only a third put the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at the top of their
Jun 26, 2020
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David Pollock
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U.S.-Turkish Cooperation Is Key for Lasting Stability in Northern Syria
Conflicting priorities in the Syrian war have strained the U.S.-Turkish relationship since 2014, shaping Turkey's foreign policy in the country and the structure of its alliances. Turkey’s geopolitical identity and long-standing alliance with the United States, as well as its status in NATO, have come into question due to its
Jun 24, 2020
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Ammar Musarea
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