Important Iraqi archives are now back in Baghdad. Where were they, and what happens now? Marsin Alshamary - September 15, 2020 These documents detail crimes during Saddam Hussein’s regime
Iraqi protesters are mostly Shiite. And this identity is shaping how they protest. Marsin Alshamary - December 13, 2019 They are using religious symbolism to oppose the government.
Why did Iran’s government shut down protests so quickly and violently? Dina Esfandiary - December 4, 2019 Doing so stopped the protests — but probably won’t next time.
Worried about an Islamic State comeback? Here’s why that’s unlikely. Daniel Byman - October 28, 2019 Yes, Trump pulled U.S. troops out of northern Syria, but many other factors will probably keep ISIS down.
After several high-profile murders in Iraq, here’s what headlines missed about their cause. Zahra Ali - October 15, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78816" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In this image from Oct. 1,
Why Iraq’s surprising election doesn’t signal major changes Al Ali - May 16, 2018 [caption id="attachment_73384" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An Iraqi woman prepares to cast
Shiites are participating in the world’s largest pilgrimage today. Here’s how they view the world. Fotini Christia, Elizabeth Dekeyser, and Dean Knox - November 21, 2016 [caption id="attachment_49847" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Iranians pray in Tehran during a
Lessons from the destruction of Iraq's marshes - August 17, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28587" align="aligncenter" width="724"] Using a type of tar and
Lessons from the destruction of Iraq’s marshes Ariel Ahram - August 17, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28587" align="aligncenter" width="724"] Using a type of tar and
Premature excitement about Iraq's new government reforms - August 14, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28575" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Demonstrators chant in support of Iraqi
Premature excitement about Iraq’s new government reforms Al Ali - August 14, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28575" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Demonstrators chant in support of Iraqi
How to interpret Iran's Islamic rhetoric - July 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27096" align="aligncenter" width="908"] In this picture released by the
How to interpret Iran’s Islamic rhetoric Mohammad Tabaar - July 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27096" align="aligncenter" width="908"] In this picture released by the
Can ISIS overcome the insurgency resource curse? Ariel Ahram - July 2, 2014 [caption id="attachment_12548" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A file picture dated March 11,
Is democracy a Western idea? Erik Voeten - January 8, 2014 This is a guest post by Diego Von Vacano, a