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The Biden Administration Is Dangerously Downplaying the Global Terrorism Threat

Today, there are more terror groups in existence, in more countries around the world, and with more territory under their control than ever before.

Analysis

Charles Lister

Poland Is Throwing All Its Neighbors Under the Bus

Running for reelection, the Polish government is flailing in every direction to keep its populist credibility.

Dispatch

Paul Hockenos

Nigeria’s Unhappy Birthday

As the country marks 63 years of independence, insecurity and corruption continue to drive highly educated Nigerians to live and work abroad.

Africa Brief

Nosmot Gbadamosi

As China’s Property Sector Crumbles, Who Takes the Fall?

Two detained former executives from developer China Evergrande Group won’t be the only scapegoats.

China Brief

James Palmer

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Supporters of Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr gather outside the Iraqi parliament in the Green Zone in Baghdad, on the seventh day of protests against the nomination of a rival Shiite faction for the position of prime minister on Aug. 5, 2022.

Is Moqtada al-Sadr Trying to Stage a Jan. 6 Insurrection in Iraq?

Dispatch

Simona Foltyn

August 11, 2022, 9:32 AM

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Iraq’s Prime Minister Is Silencing Human Rights Advocates

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Simona Foltyn

June 2, 2022, 9:47 AM

An Iraqi fighter inspects the site of an Islamic State attack the day before on a unit of the paramilitary force in Mukaishefah, about 110 miles north of Baghdad, on May 3.

How Tensions Between the U.S. and Iran Ended Up Strengthening ISIS

Dispatch

Simona Foltyn

May 29, 2020, 8:00 AM

Prime Minister-elect Adel Abdul Mahdi addresses the Iraqi parliament during a vote on the new government in Baghdad on Oct. 24, 2018. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)

Will Iraq’s Old Divisions Undermine Its New Prime Minister?

Dispatch

Simona Foltyn

February 5, 2019, 4:33 PM

Stranded at the Headwaters of Europe’s Migrant Crisis

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Simona Foltyn

May 22, 2015, 1:35 PM

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The Biden Administration Is Dangerously Downplaying the Global Terrorism Threat

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Nigeria’s Unhappy Birthday

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Is Moqtada al-Sadr Trying to Stage a Jan. 6 Insurrection in Iraq?

Iraq’s Prime Minister Is Silencing Human Rights Advocates

How Tensions Between the U.S. and Iran Ended Up Strengthening ISIS

Will Iraq’s Old Divisions Undermine Its New Prime Minister?

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Is Moqtada al-Sadr Trying to Stage a Jan. 6 Insurrection in Iraq?

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