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Why an Iran Attack Could Be Biden’s “Hour One” Crisis
Tehran and its proxies may wait until after inauguration to take any action, potentially leaving Biden to decide how to balance the safety of American personnel with the chance for reengagement.
Jan 2, 2021
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
A Missile Defense “Manhattan Project” in the Middle East
One of the fruits of Arab-Israeli normalization should be more robust U.S.-led missile defense collaboration between states that face the greatest threat from Iran.
Dec 30, 2020
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Shock Therapy Will Kill, Not Cure, Iraqi Kurdistan’s Economy
Spending cuts are necessary and overdue in the Kurdistan Region, but international players need to ameliorate the impact of politicized provisions in the new funding deficit law.
Nov 13, 2020
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Michael Knights
Articles & Testimony
Back into the Shadows? The Future of Kata'ib Hezbollah and Iran's Other Proxies in Iraq
History may be repeating itself as Tehran develops new, smaller, and more secure Iraqi cells reminiscent of the formation of KH itself.
Oct 23, 2020
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Pushing Back on Iraqi Militias: Weighing U.S. Options
Although halting the escalation of militia attacks on American personnel is crucial, simply evacuating the Baghdad embassy and downscaling the bilateral relationship would allow Iran to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Sep 25, 2020
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Kadhimi’s Rolling Reshuffle (Part 2): Protecting Iraq’s Economic Institutions and Borders
As technocrats increasingly fill key government roles, U.S. officials need to help Baghdad withstand the inevitable counterpunch from political and militia factions used to dictating such appointments.
Sep 15, 2020
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Kadhimi’s Rolling Reshuffle (Part 1): Military Command Changes
To strengthen Iraq’s capacity for resisting militia and foreign influence, Washington should keep supporting the campaign to remake the military one commander at a time.
Sep 14, 2020
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Michael Knights
Alex Almeida
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
Inside the Kadhimi Visit to Washington D.C.
Last week, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi led a large cabinet delegation to Washington D.C. for new sessions of the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Dialogue, topped off by the first Iraqi prime ministerial visit to the White House in over three years. During the visit, I spoke to most of the Iraqi
Aug 26, 2020
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Aug 20, 2020
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Jul 29, 2020
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Reacting Smartly to Harassing Tactics by Iraqi Militias
As attacks on international targets continue, the United States should help Iraqis take the lead in responding to nonlethal incidents and exploiting militia missteps.
Jul 29, 2020
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Strengthening the Kadhimi Government (Part 1): Protection and Security Issues
Washington expects Iraqi leaders to put their lives on the line to defend the country’s sovereignty and secure the government center, but they can’t do so without at least a little U.S. help.
Jul 13, 2020
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Michael Knights
Alex Almeida
Articles & Testimony
Iraqi Kurdistan: Priority Issues for International Mediation
Baghdad, Erbil, and their foreign partners should focus on mending harmful intra-Kurdish rifts, forging a multiyear budget deal, and reactivating elite counterterrorism coordination, among other initiatives.
Jul 10, 2020
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Michael Knights
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
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
Brief Analysis
Jul 3, 2020
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Jun 29, 2020
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Testing Iraq’s Ability to Crack Down on Anti-U.S. Terrorism
After Kataib Hezbollah was caught red-handed prepping new rocket strikes, justice needs to be served, and Iraq’s government needs to be better secured.
Jun 26, 2020
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Hashd Reforms in Iraq Conceal More Than They Reveal
The reform measures called for by PMF leaders are so opaque that they could enable militia consolidation masquerading as security sector improvements.
Jun 9, 2020
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Michael Knights
Hamdi Malik
Brief Analysis
Jun 9, 2020
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Michael Knights
Video
Brief Analysis
The Islamic State's Resurgence in the COVID Era?
From Defeat to Renewal in Iraq and Syria
Two experts assess the recent attack patterns and future prospects of a group that once seemed on the cusp of defeat in both countries.
May 29, 2020
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Michael Knights
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