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Timely analysis and reactions to the most pressing issues in international affairs.
Perspectives
Jan 17, 2024
The Iranian Regime Attacks Iraqi Kurdistan: Experts React
Experts react to the Iranian regime's ballistic missile attack on Erbil
Jan 13, 2024
US–UK Airstrikes on the Houthis: What are its implications?
Crisis Response Council experts examine the implications of US-UK airstrikes on the Houthis.
Dec 15, 2023
What makes proxy-sponsor relationships endure?
Vladimir Rauta examines the dynamics that shape proxy-sponsor relations.
Dec 7, 2023
Parliament Speaker's Ouster Signals Troubling Trajectory in Iraqi Politics
The ousting of Halbousi as Speaker of the Iraqi parliament does not bode well for Iraq's future, explains Mohammed A. Salih.
Dec 1, 2023
Renewal, Revision & Resiliency: Is the Middle East Destined for Perpetual Conflict?
Workshop: Renewal, Revision & Resiliency: Is the Middle East Destined for Perpetual Conflict?
Oct 26, 2023
War in Gaza: Blocking Pathways to Escalation and Proxy War
Ariel Ahram examines how the Middle East can avert a proxy war as the conflict in Gaza escalates.
Oct 5, 2023
Washington must urgently address Kurdistan-Baghdad relations
Washington must urgently address Kurdistan-Baghdad relations argue experts.
Sep 27, 2023
The paperwork of plunder: how rebels govern illicit resources
Ariel Ahram looks at how rebels govern illicit resources.
Sep 25, 2023
Tehran's Tightrope: The Calculus Behind Iran’s Recent Moves in Iraqi Kurdistan
Hamidreza Azizi examines Iran's strategy toward Iraqi Kurdistan.
Sep 24, 2023
Baghdad’s commitment to federalism remains inconsistent
Burcu Ozcelik examines Baghdad’s transfer of funds to the KRG and its commitment to federalism.
Sep 18, 2023
"There Should Be No Life”: Environmental Perspectives on Genocide in Iraqi Kurdistan
Ariel Ahram examines the natural environment during the Kurdish genocide in northern Iraq.
May 24, 2023
Conflict in Sudan: Lessons for Countries Where Armed Groups Compete For Power
The events of Sudan carry a warning to other countries in which different armed groups have operated in parallel.
May 6, 2023
Workshop: The Middle East in the Emerging International Order
Crisis Response Council was delighted to convene a workshop in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Jul 1, 2022
Workshop Report: Hybrid Security Orders
DCAF and Crisis Response Council hosted, on 22 and 23 March 2022, a group of experts for a closed-doors workshop in Geneva, Switzerland.
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