Can a new president and prime minister solve Iraq’s broken politics?
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Was Iraq’s recent election a democratic success? Depends whom you ask.
Christine McCaffray van den Toorn - May 23, 2018
On May 12, 2018, Iraq held a remarkably successful and
The Kurdish referendum backfired badly. Here’s why.
Renad Mansour - October 25, 2017
Last week, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi ordered his forces
Most Kurds in Iraq support independence. So why did some voters stay home during last week’s referendum?
Nicole Watts - October 6, 2017
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5 things to know about the referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan
Ramzy Mardini and Morgan Kaplan - September 19, 2017
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The Kurdish region of Iraq is going to vote on independence. Here’s what you need to know.
Ramzy Mardini and Morgan Kaplan - June 21, 2017
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Why are Syrian Kurds pivoting toward Moscow?
Morgan Kaplan - February 12, 2016
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Stronger Baghdad, weaker Irbil?
Serhun Al - August 12, 2015
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Redefining the Kurdish nation
Nicole Watts - February 27, 2015
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What the battle for Kobane says about U.S. overseas military bases
Amy Holmes - February 2, 2015
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