Fall of Ramadi Breaks U.S. Assumptions
In June last year, Mosul, the capital of Nineveh province and Iraq’s largest Sunni city, fell to...
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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 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.
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