The Dangers of Muqtada Al-Sadr’s Violent Demonstrations
The Sadrist demonstrations have become a staple of Friday afternoons in Baghdad’s Tahrir...
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Author: Iraqi Thoughts
PUK Lobbying in D.C. Threatens Party Gains in Baghdad
The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) is a divided party. There are two spheres of influence...
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What do Iraqis expect from President Trump?
The unexpected election of Donald Trump invoked a largely subdued response from Iraqis. Over the...
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Abadi Must Check Barzani’s Ambition
I wrote last month on the Kurdistan Region’s incumbent president Masoud Barzani’s need...
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Maslawis Want to Have Their Voices Heard
As Iraqi Security Forces continue their advances in the operation to retake Mosul, edging closer...
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