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The Iraq Project at the Institute for the Study of War produces detailed publications that monitor and analyze the changing security and political dynamics within Iraq. Topics include: understanding the evolving nature of Iraqi politics and Iraq’s democratic transition; evaluating Iraq’s security after U.S. forces withdraw; and analyzing the influence and behavior of regional actors in Iraq.
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 2013 Iraq Update #17B: Iraq On The EdgeIraq continues its slide towards widespread violence. Over the weekend, the Iraqi government has issued an ultimatum to anti-government protesters following an attack in Anbar province that left five soldiers dead. |
 Iraq’s Provincial Elections and their National ImplicationsOn April 20th, Iraq will hold its third provincial elections since 2005. There are 447 open seats nationwide, and competition for them is fierce. Previous elections illustrate that winning provincial seats can reverberate on the national level. |
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 General James Dubik Discusses Iraqi Police Program on the Take AwayIn a radio interview ISW Senior Fellow LTG (Ret.) James Dubik spoke with Marc Kilstein of the Take Away about the State Department's recent decision to cut the police training program in Iraq. |
 Opinion-Does the U.S. Have a Plan for Iraq?United States policy today is focused on maintaining the status quo in Iraq, offering unqualified support for Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki in the name of stability. But the status quo is inherently unstable. |
