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.
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Author: Iraqi Thoughts
Key Takeaways from Iraq’s 2015 Federal Budget
The passing of Iraq’s 2015 federal budget marked a key economic milestone for the country. At its...
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Destruction of Nineveh Heritage
Reports suggest that Daesh had destroyed many parts of the Nineveh Wall, which dates back to as early as 700 B.C.E.
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...
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