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Jan 21, 2020
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Jan 6, 2020
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Michael Knights
Articles & Testimony
How Soleimani’s Killing Could Make a Stronger Iraq
As Iraq signals its willingness to evict U.S. forces following the airstrike, the time has come for discipline and a focus on shared interests.
Jan 5, 2020
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Does Soleimani’s Death Matter? Findings from a 2019 Workshop
Last year’s Washington Institute forum on post-Soleimani succession suggested that the IRGC would lose a unique coordinating capability and its most important totem once he left the scene.
Jan 3, 2020
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
U.S.-Iraq Relations at a Crossroads: Policy Options
Washington should smartly employ tougher love in the coming months, working with other nations and Iraqi moderates to improve the country’s chances of recovery from militia rule.
Jan 2, 2020
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Michael Knights
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
The Tight Rope: Deterring Militias While Supporting Reformists in Iraq
In November 2019, I wrote a piece for Fikra Forum titled “ U.S. Interests and the Unsustainable Status Quo in Iraq” where I argued the case that the United States needed to adopt a riskier short-term policy in Iraq in order to be on the right—and winning side—of history in
Jan 2, 2020
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Punishing Iran’s Triggermen in Iraq: Opening Moves in a Long Campaign
Some of the worst perpetrators of the murderous crackdown against Iraqi protestors have finally been sanctioned, but follow-on actions need to be taken more quickly in coordination with Britain and other allies.
Dec 6, 2019
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Michael Knights
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
U.S. Interests and the Unsustainable Status Quo in Iraq
The unprecedented protests in Iraq underline the reality that Iraq is slowly failing as a state. Though life inside the country has improved in some ways, there are still nearly a million new job-seekers each year left unemployed, militias continue to openly humiliate the government, and little is being done
Nov 12, 2019
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Exposing and Sanctioning Human Rights Violations by Iraqi Militias
As new protests and further government crackdowns loom, Washington should call out abuses by Iran-backed entities and sanction the key offenders.
Oct 22, 2019
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Signposts for an Islamic State Comeback in Iraq
Despite the damage wrought by the U.S. withdrawal from Syria, the main drivers of Islamic State resurgence in Iraq can still be restrained by local U.S. engagement, which is now even more vital than before.
Oct 15, 2019
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Helping Iraq Take Charge of Its Command-and-Control Structure
Recent organizational shifts offer a glimmer of hope that Baghdad will stand up to Iranian influence, but implementation will be the test of their actual merit.
Sep 30, 2019
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
How to Present Evidence of Iranian Involvement in the Saudi Attack
By working effectively with the UN, Washington and Riyadh can help foster global consensus on Iran’s culpability, creating a firm basis for multilateral censure that could induce caution in Tehran.
Sep 26, 2019
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Michael Knights
Tim Michetti
Brief Analysis
Sep 26, 2019
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Plugging the Gaps in Saudi Arabia’s Air Defenses
The kingdom already has much of the equipment needed to intercept Iranian air attacks, but it needs Washington’s help on reacting more quickly, deterring Tehran, and establishing joint defense networks with other Gulf states.
Sep 25, 2019
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Michael Knights
Conor Hiney
Brief Analysis
A Credibility Test for U.S.-Saudi Defense Relations and Iran Deterrence
The suspected missile attack is the most significant strike on Gulf energy targets in decades, and consequences need to be levied on Iran, whether in the military or diplomatic spheres.
Sep 16, 2019
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Sep 14, 2019
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Iraq’s Air Defense Conundrum: Options for U.S. Policy
Baghdad is under pressure to show it can protect its airspace, but procuring Russian or Iranian equipment might complicate U.S.-Iraq relations without addressing the triggers for Israeli strikes.
Sep 12, 2019
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Michael Knights
Farzin Nadimi
Brief Analysis
Yemen’s Fragile Military Balance
The latest string of roller-coaster military developments underlines the need for continued U.S. efforts to guide Saudi, Emirati, and Yemeni officials away from dangerous choices.
Sep 3, 2019
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Alex Almeida
Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Aug 31, 2019
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Michael Knights
Articles & Testimony
Lessons from the UAE War in Yemen
The Emiratis may be able to guide events with a lighter footprint, but the more likely outcome of their departure is a complete collapse of government authority in the south.
Aug 18, 2019
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Michael Knights
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