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What Chaotic US Withdrawal from Afghanistan Means for the Region
Fellow, Middle East Policy Counci
The events of the last few days taking place in Afghanistan have shocked many in the region.
Taliban Advances Raise Questions about US Strategy and Commitment
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
The US withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban’s rapid consolidation of control across large swaths of the country have raised alarm, not only in Kabul, but across the region.
Assessing the Regional Impact of US Withdrawal from Afghanistan
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
The US military’s withdrawal from Baghram Air Base—the largest US military installation in Afghanistan— in anticipation of its complete withdrawal from the country later this year, has sparked speculation about the country’s short- to medium-term future.
Iraq’s PM Sets a New Course Amid Persistent Domestic and Regional Challenges
Fellow, Middle East Policy
Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi signaled last week that Iraq was ready to begin playing, once again, a significant role in the security and stability of the region.
What's Next for the Region Following al-Baghdadi's Death?
News of the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, leader of the Islamic State, has sparked debate across the region about the consequences of his demise.
The New Political Islam: Human Rights, Democracy, and Justice
Shia Militias and Exclusionary Politics In Iraq
The Four Waves of Global Jihad, 1979-2017
Managing, Ending and Avoiding Wars in the Middle East
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