Muhammad Al-Waeli
@alwaeli.bsky.social
🇮🇶 || MBA || MA || Ph.D (Candidate) Management || Interested in authority, institutions, and transformation in Iraq || Views are my own
Source: 'The Great Mental Models - Volume 1' by Shane Perrish
February 3, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Source: 'The Great Mental Models - Volume 1' by Shane Perrish
Identifying garbage history books — Sarah Paine
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January 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM
My annual piece where I reflect on the challenges Iraq is likely to face in 2025.
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2025: Iraq’s Challenges Ahead - 1001 Iraqi Thoughts
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January 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
My annual piece where I reflect on the challenges Iraq is likely to face in 2025.
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Yes, it is happening fast. This is the change in the past year according to Gallup. The change in the numbers of the youth with a favorable view towards Israel is astonishing.
January 17, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Yes, it is happening fast. This is the change in the past year according to Gallup. The change in the numbers of the youth with a favorable view towards Israel is astonishing.
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Recently appointed head of Iraqi intelligence Hameed Al-Shatri is the first Iraqi official to visit Damascus post-Ba’ath. There were a handful of Iraqi officials that were in charge of handling relations with Syria during Ba’ath regime. No surprise that a new but trusted figure was sent by Baghdad.
December 26, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Recently appointed head of Iraqi intelligence Hameed Al-Shatri is the first Iraqi official to visit Damascus post-Ba’ath. There were a handful of Iraqi officials that were in charge of handling relations with Syria during Ba’ath regime. No surprise that a new but trusted figure was sent by Baghdad.
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I wonder if we are gonna see the same scholars & analysts who have tried to paint Saddam as non-sectarian do the same with Bashar Al-Assad.
December 9, 2024 at 5:02 PM
I wonder if we are gonna see the same scholars & analysts who have tried to paint Saddam as non-sectarian do the same with Bashar Al-Assad.
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A Framework for Evaluating Iraq’s National Strategies
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A Framework for Evaluating Iraq’s National Strategies - 1001 Iraqi Thoughts
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May 11, 2024 at 8:05 PM
A Framework for Evaluating Iraq’s National Strategies
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Meanwhile, the reaction by some Iraqi “liberals” to the suspension of the Kuwaiti parliament is terrifying.
And to think Freedom House had Kuwait higher than Iraq, one of few genuine democratizing states in the region. If we are being honest, this is the type of regimes the West prefers to deal with in the Middle East.
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
Kuwait's Emir dissolves parliament, suspends some constitution articles
Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah said in a televised speech on Friday that he has dissolved parliament.
www.reuters.com
May 12, 2024 at 2:04 AM
Meanwhile, the reaction by some Iraqi “liberals” to the suspension of the Kuwaiti parliament is terrifying.
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In both my policy papers for @ecfr.bsky.social, I recommended European states to move beyond donor-recipient relations with Iraq to normal bilateral relations. This latest move to end the UNAMI mandate will naturally push for that.
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Iraqi government asks the United Nations to wind down its political mission in the country
The Iraqi government has requested the United Nations end a mission set up to promote governance and human rights reforms in the country by the end of 2025, the latest in a series of international bod...
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May 12, 2024 at 9:18 PM
In both my policy papers for @ecfr.bsky.social, I recommended European states to move beyond donor-recipient relations with Iraq to normal bilateral relations. This latest move to end the UNAMI mandate will naturally push for that.
apnews.com/article/iraq...
apnews.com/article/iraq...
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A Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies explains why politicizing the definition of anti-Semitism in the U.S.—
(1) is itself anti-Semitic
(2) makes Jews less safe
(3) is largely used to target Arabs and Muslims
time.com/6977457/weap...
(1) is itself anti-Semitic
(2) makes Jews less safe
(3) is largely used to target Arabs and Muslims
time.com/6977457/weap...
How Weaponizing Antisemitism Puts Jews at Risk
The blanket assertion by pro-Israel advocates of rampant antisemitism at demonstrations shields Israel from legitimate criticism, writes Raz Segal.
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May 14, 2024 at 12:26 PM
A Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies explains why politicizing the definition of anti-Semitism in the U.S.—
(1) is itself anti-Semitic
(2) makes Jews less safe
(3) is largely used to target Arabs and Muslims
time.com/6977457/weap...
(1) is itself anti-Semitic
(2) makes Jews less safe
(3) is largely used to target Arabs and Muslims
time.com/6977457/weap...
It’s important to distinguish between the limited interests of a certain group within Iraq’s political spectrum and what is good for Iraq’s governance system and it people when it comes to the shape of federalism.
Well argued by @hamzehhadad.bsky.social
Well argued by @hamzehhadad.bsky.social
My latest piece for 1001 Iraqi Thoughts. 1001iraqithoughts.com/2024/03/14/i...
Is Iraqi Federalism Under Threat? - 1001 Iraqi Thoughts
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March 15, 2024 at 8:40 PM
It’s important to distinguish between the limited interests of a certain group within Iraq’s political spectrum and what is good for Iraq’s governance system and it people when it comes to the shape of federalism.
Well argued by @hamzehhadad.bsky.social
Well argued by @hamzehhadad.bsky.social
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My latest piece for 1001 Iraqi Thoughts. 1001iraqithoughts.com/2024/03/14/i...
Is Iraqi Federalism Under Threat? - 1001 Iraqi Thoughts
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March 14, 2024 at 10:06 AM
My latest piece for 1001 Iraqi Thoughts. 1001iraqithoughts.com/2024/03/14/i...
A great series published by 1001 Iraqi Thoughts about a number of important issues pertaining Iraq’ society, economy, foreign policy, and security. The young authors of these articles are graduates of a program by The Century Foundation, lead by @sajadjiyad.bsky.social.
Details and articles below:
Details and articles below:
March 8, 2024 at 9:15 PM
A great series published by 1001 Iraqi Thoughts about a number of important issues pertaining Iraq’ society, economy, foreign policy, and security. The young authors of these articles are graduates of a program by The Century Foundation, lead by @sajadjiyad.bsky.social.
Details and articles below:
Details and articles below:
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“While the U.S. delivers hope to Gaza”
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March 5, 2024 at 3:40 PM
“While the U.S. delivers hope to Gaza”
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A seminal book on the Iraq war that will inform generations to come. Released today: global.oup.com/academic/pro...
You can tune into the virtual book launch with @hamzehhadad.bsky.social & @jonathanlorddc.bsky.social here: www.cnas.org/events/virtu...
You can tune into the virtual book launch with @hamzehhadad.bsky.social & @jonathanlorddc.bsky.social here: www.cnas.org/events/virtu...
March 1, 2024 at 2:56 PM
A seminal book on the Iraq war that will inform generations to come. Released today: global.oup.com/academic/pro...
You can tune into the virtual book launch with @hamzehhadad.bsky.social & @jonathanlorddc.bsky.social here: www.cnas.org/events/virtu...
You can tune into the virtual book launch with @hamzehhadad.bsky.social & @jonathanlorddc.bsky.social here: www.cnas.org/events/virtu...
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March 1st marks the start of the 1991 Iraqi uprising that began in Basra & spread northwards. Saddam Hussein’s brutal regime massacred tens of thousand of Iraqis and levelled towns and cities. The Imam Hussain shrine has left some of the bullet holes to preserve the memory.
March 1, 2024 at 10:21 PM
March 1st marks the start of the 1991 Iraqi uprising that began in Basra & spread northwards. Saddam Hussein’s brutal regime massacred tens of thousand of Iraqis and levelled towns and cities. The Imam Hussain shrine has left some of the bullet holes to preserve the memory.
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Interesting numbers from Gallup on Iraq. PM Sudani with the highest approval ratings of any Iraqi premier since tracking began in 2012. Also perceptions more negative amongst citizens in Iraqi Kurdistan than the rest of Iraq. Realities have flipped from a decade ago. news.gallup.com/poll/610355/...
Iraq: Signs of Stability in a Volatile Region
Regional spillover from the war between Hamas and Israel may test Iraqis' newfound confidence in their political and national institutions.
news.gallup.com
February 18, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Interesting numbers from Gallup on Iraq. PM Sudani with the highest approval ratings of any Iraqi premier since tracking began in 2012. Also perceptions more negative amongst citizens in Iraqi Kurdistan than the rest of Iraq. Realities have flipped from a decade ago. news.gallup.com/poll/610355/...
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Important analysis on the rationale behind US actions in Iraq. American leaders have either forgotten or don’t care about the trauma of terrorist attacks in Baghdad. The images of a burning car in a busy street reawakens horrific memories for Iraqis & shatters a hard-earned security in the capital.
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to share with @alexhorton.bsky.social of @washingtonpost.com my observations of US risk calculus in responding to threats posed by Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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U.S. strike kills militia leader in Baghdad, officials say
The action comes after a large wave of airstrikes last week in retaliation for the recent death of three U.S. soldiers.
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February 8, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Important analysis on the rationale behind US actions in Iraq. American leaders have either forgotten or don’t care about the trauma of terrorist attacks in Baghdad. The images of a burning car in a busy street reawakens horrific memories for Iraqis & shatters a hard-earned security in the capital.
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Regardless of the reason for US attack in Iraq, the history of occupation leads to great sensitivity amongst Iraqis towards any strike on Iraqi territory. The same goes for Iran. Iraqi government continues to find itself stuck in this quagmire.
February 3, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Regardless of the reason for US attack in Iraq, the history of occupation leads to great sensitivity amongst Iraqis towards any strike on Iraqi territory. The same goes for Iran. Iraqi government continues to find itself stuck in this quagmire.
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I’m quoted in this article by The Christian Science Monitor on the recent attack on a U.S. base in Jordan & the American response in Iraq & Syria. www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...
US confronts ‘Axis’: Who are Iran’s allies? Can they be deterred?
Alongside the war in Gaza, Iran’s regional allies and U.S. forces have engaged in scores of attacks and retaliations. Both the U.S. and Iran say they want to avert a wider war, but the clashes’ in...
www.csmonitor.com
February 6, 2024 at 11:34 PM
I’m quoted in this article by The Christian Science Monitor on the recent attack on a U.S. base in Jordan & the American response in Iraq & Syria. www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...
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More attacks in Iraq as promised by U.S. government. Except this time the targets are in the middle of the Iraqi capital. This will not bode well for future Iraqi-American relations.
I’m quoted in this article by The Christian Science Monitor on the recent attack on a U.S. base in Jordan & the American response in Iraq & Syria. www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...
US confronts ‘Axis’: Who are Iran’s allies? Can they be deterred?
Alongside the war in Gaza, Iran’s regional allies and U.S. forces have engaged in scores of attacks and retaliations. Both the U.S. and Iran say they want to avert a wider war, but the clashes’ in...
www.csmonitor.com
February 7, 2024 at 8:17 PM
More attacks in Iraq as promised by U.S. government. Except this time the targets are in the middle of the Iraqi capital. This will not bode well for future Iraqi-American relations.
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Honoured to have been part of this special issue.
Our Special Issue reflecting on 20 years since the invasion of #Iraq was published at the end of the year in International Peacekeeping. Articles cover governance, liberal peace, security sector reform, local dynamics, and much more. Check it out www.tandfonline.com/toc/finp20/c...
February 2, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Honoured to have been part of this special issue.
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Iraq & U.S. form the Higher Military Commission. Last week I wrote:
“It is important for all sides to understand that the presence of troops does not dictate the relationship between Iraq & the U.S., which is why the two governments need to reach a timeline and conclusion based on mutual benefit.”
“It is important for all sides to understand that the presence of troops does not dictate the relationship between Iraq & the U.S., which is why the two governments need to reach a timeline and conclusion based on mutual benefit.”
My first piece of the year, re-examining the presence of U.S. troops in Iraq. 1001iraqithoughts.com/2024/01/16/t...
The Lingering Question of American Troops in Iraq - 1001 Iraqi Thoughts
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January 25, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Iraq & U.S. form the Higher Military Commission. Last week I wrote:
“It is important for all sides to understand that the presence of troops does not dictate the relationship between Iraq & the U.S., which is why the two governments need to reach a timeline and conclusion based on mutual benefit.”
“It is important for all sides to understand that the presence of troops does not dictate the relationship between Iraq & the U.S., which is why the two governments need to reach a timeline and conclusion based on mutual benefit.”
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My first piece of the year, re-examining the presence of U.S. troops in Iraq. 1001iraqithoughts.com/2024/01/16/t...
The Lingering Question of American Troops in Iraq - 1001 Iraqi Thoughts
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January 16, 2024 at 6:08 PM
My first piece of the year, re-examining the presence of U.S. troops in Iraq. 1001iraqithoughts.com/2024/01/16/t...
“For many Americans, this may be a welcome development, as they continue to view the presence of their military in Iraq as a continuation of their “forever wars”. And, of course, many Iraqis are sensitive towards foreign troops because of the 2003 invasion and occupation.”
Leave is the best option.
Leave is the best option.
My first piece of the year, re-examining the presence of U.S. troops in Iraq. 1001iraqithoughts.com/2024/01/16/t...
The Lingering Question of American Troops in Iraq - 1001 Iraqi Thoughts
1001iraqithoughts.com
January 16, 2024 at 6:34 PM
“For many Americans, this may be a welcome development, as they continue to view the presence of their military in Iraq as a continuation of their “forever wars”. And, of course, many Iraqis are sensitive towards foreign troops because of the 2003 invasion and occupation.”
Leave is the best option.
Leave is the best option.