A must read....

A very informative interview between Dr. Abbas Kadhim and Dr. Imad K. Harb on the challenges facing Iraq and its new prime minister. Dr. Kadhim is one of the most insightful experts on Iraq. youtube.com/watch?v=zhsBfX…

“There are too many people who feel entitled to a piece of the pie...The competition seems heightened.” Renad Mansour quoted by The Associated Press on the visit of Iranian general, Esmail Ghaani, to Baghdad this week to try and unify Iraq’s fractured political leaders. apnews.com/0fdb7d13c62c45…

In first TV interview, PM designate عدنان الزرفي Adnan Alzurfi sounding alarm on economic situation. "We're going to drown," he tells #Iraq state TV on collapsed oil prices. "We won't be able to pay half the (public) salaries next month."

Join @ANUMajlis for a talk by Prof. William Maley on Afghanistan's intersecting challenges (intra-elite struggle, failed peace plan and now Covid-19). Friday, 15 May at 11am cais.cass.anu.edu.au/events

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Great talk by Prof. William Maley on #Afghanistan cais.cass.anu.edu.au/events/afghani… The recording is available here youtube.com/watch?v=NNBJMN… A richly textured analysis of the situation in the country at present plus excellent observations on long-term trends. Highly recommended.

This will be an insightful and rich in-depth analysis.

ANNOUNCEMENT 📣: We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Near East Policy Forum. We will be featuring our inaugural set articles over the next couple of days. Special thanks to our editorial team and contributors for their patience & hard work. nepf.org.au

Register for next week’s seminar titled “Syria’s Political Peace Process: Obstacles & Challenges” 👇🏽 #Syria #AUS

The Near East Policy Forum (NEPF) and caisanu present: "What next for Afghanistan?" Join us 5:30pm, Thursday 2 September for an expert panel discussion on the multifaceted problems facing the Afghan people. Registration via Zoom at: anu.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

The possible emergence of a parliamentary opposition would be a hugely important precedent. The subject is not getting enough attention. Kudos to Renad Mansour for filling the gap. A couple of thoughts. 🧵x.com/renadmansour/s…

A risk of political instability? - evaluating the impacts of the pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine & political repression post-Arab Spring. Expert new analysis from RPS North East's chief editor Anas Iqtait أنس اقطيط IISS News #RussiaUkraineWar #MiddleEast #Egypt iiss.org/publications/s…

Amazing panel!