Iraqi Fighters’ Code of Conduct
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid ‘Ali al-Sistani issued a twenty-point code of conduct for Iraqi fighters fighting ISIS.
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The Shia Volunteers Turning the Tide against ISIS: Forces Worthy of the World’s Respect
Following the capitulation of Iraq’s Security Forces in the wake of the fall of Mosul, Shia paramilitary forces have helped to fill the security void and to protect many cities including Baghdad.
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Kurdish Demands for Arms have Little to do with ISIL
Public statements by Kurdish officials consistently reveal a desire to capitalize on ISIL’s invasion of Iraq to fulfill the dream of independence.
Read MoreAre Sunnis Being “Ethnically Cleansed” in Iraq?
Data on the distribution of displaced Sunnis from UNHCR appears to contradict claims of systematic cleansing of Sunni communities by Shia paramilitaries.
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Where Politics Fail, Football Triumphs
On 22 January, the Iraqi national football team beat its archrival, Iran, in a thrilling game...
Read MoreISIS is Still the Real Threat to Kurdistan
It is ironic that the Kurds view the Shia militias as a threat to Kurdish controlled areas because they did not mind neighbouring ISIS for two months.
Read MoreAddressing Iraq’s Militias Problem
Iraq must enforce existing laws that ensure that the army and police are the only armed forces on the ground.
Read MoreJordan Remains a Safe Haven for Saddam Loyalists
Since 2003, Iraqi officials have expressed dismay at Jordan’s permissive attitude towards Baathist dissidents and their public displays of support for Saddam.
Read MoreCan Saudi Arabia Be An Ally to Iraq?
With no diplomatic representation in Baghdad for 25 years, Saudi Arabia has sought to exert influence over the political process through Sunni Arab tribes.
Read MoreIraq’s Sunni Marginalisation
Sunnis have depended on insurgency to demonstrate their discontent with a Shiite majority government.
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