A soldier from Iraq's Counter Terrorism Service participates in a joint training exercise with U.S. colleagues - source: U.S. Department of Defense
U.S. Support for Iraqi Security Forces: Challenges and Future Prospects under Trump
With U.S. security aid for Iraq under review, Baghdad is attempting to assess the potential impact of an extended freeze on its national security.
Mar 21, 2025
  • Mohanad Faris
The Importance of a Joint IMF and EU Agreement for Tunisia: Learning from Greece's Economic Turnaround
By choosing a pathway to stability and growth through international partnership, Tunisia can mitigate its exposure to external shocks and create a more resilient economic environment for its citizens.
Dec 5, 2024
  • Ghazi Ben Ahmed
Population Census in Iraq: A Step Towards Future Development or Imminent Political Conflict?
Last week’s population census in Iraq became the country's first in almost three decades.
Nov 28, 2024
  • Azhar Al-Rubaie
Winds of Change: Ankara’s Subtle Shifts Towards Reconciliation with Kurdish Elements in Turkey
Signs that Ankara is interested in a potential reconciliation with the PKK could lead an end to a decades-long conflict and have ripple effects across the region, although numerous obstacles remain.
Nov 20, 2024
  • Wladimir van Wilgenburg
What Nineveh’s Municipal Council Reveals about the Iran-Turkey Power Struggle in Iraq
The ongoing tensions in Nineveh's municipal council highlight how regional powers vie for influence in Iraq's local elections.
Nov 20, 2024
  • Filip Sommer
  • Rebwar Rauf Salih

In Memoriam: Dr. David Pollock, 1950-2024

David Pollock
David Pollock: A Retrospective
David’s endless optimism, insightful and entertaining anecdotes, and thoughtful comments on his colleagues’ work were all defining features of his time at The Washington Institute. His mentorship will undoubtedly continue to inspire the dozens of young professionals who worked with him, continuing his legacy.
Jan 11, 2024
  • Catherine Cleveland