By Ronan McGee – Oil is pivotal to the long-term stability and prosperity of Iraq. Its estimated 115 billion barrels are the
January 7, 2011
Commentary
Policy Crossroads: US Policies towards Iraq and Iran in Obama’s Second Year
By Ellen Laipson – When President Obama came into office, he pledged important shifts in US approaches to the challenges of Iraq
January 7, 2011
Commentary
The Iraq-Kuwait Border Issue: A Step in the Right Direction or More Empty Rhetoric?
By Lillian Frost – Iraqi government spokesman Ali Al-Dabbagh claimed last month that “Iraq recognizes its land borders with Kuwait and every
January 7, 2011
Commentary
Iraqi Refugees and Regional Stability
By Ellen Laipson – Iraq’s refugee crisis is an often neglected part of the larger Iraq drama. It needs more attention for
January 7, 2011
Commentary
Negotiating Security Arrangements with Iraq: Easier Said than Done
By Ellen Laipson – The leadership in both Iraq and the United States agree on many things regarding Iraq’s security and America’s
January 7, 2011
Commentary
Iraq After the Sharm el-Sheikh Meeting
By Emile El-Hokayem and Elena McGovern – Earlier this month, more than sixty nations gathered in Sharm el-Sheikh in a show of
January 7, 2011
Commentary
Iraq: Why Reconciliation Is So Hard
By Ellen Laipson – As American politicians debate deadlines and benchmarks for Iraqi performance, it is clear that Iraqi society and its
January 7, 2011
Commentary
Moving Forward in Iraq: the US Civilian Mission and Security
By Peter Alsis – As the US mission in Iraq begins the transition to civilian leadership, security will continue to play
January 7, 2011
Commentary
Will The World’s High Risk Investment In Sudan Protect Civilians?
From January 9-11, southern Sudan will vote whether to secede and become Africa’s newest country. The international community has made extraordinary investments
January 7, 2011
Commentary
Iraq’s Transition In The Shadow Of Egypt
By Ellen Laipson – As the world is riveted to the upheaval in Egypt, Iraq’s decade-long transition to more representative government seems
Oil Legislation in Iraq: A Step Towards Stability
By Ronan McGee – Oil is pivotal to the long-term stability and prosperity of Iraq. Its estimated 115 billion barrels are the