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Meanwhile, concern is growing that Israel is mounting regular airstrikes on Iran-backed militia bases inside Iraq. The conflict against Islamic State (IS) led to the emergence of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB245880
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The paths they take will have significant implications for politics, security and the economy.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB239488
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Despite the meeting’s touted success, the greatest challenge to Libya’s stability is the dominance of unaccountable militias in the absence of functioning security institutions.
IRAQ: Iran-linked militias will constrain Kadhimi
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES261971
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IRAQ: Government will fail to curb militia abuses
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES260188
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IRAQ: New militia rules can balance foreign interests
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES244898
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This follows a long vacuum after popular protests forced the resignation of Adel Abdel-Mahdi in November, and two earlier nominees failed to be confirmed. Kadhimi’s appointment…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB252508
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A succession of modest but diverse foreign policy successes is gradually strengthening Kadhimi’s domestic position. He is receiving strong backing from the United States, the Arab…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261048
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Somalia has been prosecuting a major offensive against al-Shabaab since last August, which has gained significant momentum as an emerging set of new dynamics, most notably the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275738
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Since he lost his bid to be re-elected for a third term in 2014, questions have been raised over the extent of Maliki's political influence and whether he harbours ambitions to…