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June 15, 2005

Iran
IRAN: Presidential Candidates

This publication is now archived. Who is running for Iran’s presidency?Seven candidates are vying to succeed Mohammed Khatami as president of Iran, including frontrunner and former president Akbar Ha…

Backgrounder by Lionel Beehner

October 19, 2017

Iraq
What to Watch For in Post-ISIS Iraq and Syria

As the campaigns to wrest the Islamic State from the territory it held in Iraq and Syria near completion, new conflicts may arise if old political arrangements prevail.

Syrian Democratic Forces fighters celebrate victory in Raqqa.
Backgrounder by Zachary Laub

February 15, 2005

Iraq
IRAQ: The Brahimi Plan

This publication is now archived. What is the new proposal for Iraq’s post-occupation government?The plan being developed by U.N. Special Envoy Lakhdar Brahimi would transfer sovereignty on June 30 t…

Backgrounder by Sharon Otterman

October 7, 2009

Pakistan
Pakistan’s Education System and Links to Extremism

Pakistan’s poor public education system has been exploited by extremist groups and slowed the country’s development. Analysts say education reform is an essential element in stabilizing the country.

Backgrounder by Jayshree Bajoria

February 22, 2005

Iraq
IRAQ: Debaathification

This publication is now archived. How much influence will ex-Baathists have in the new Iraqi government?That remains to be seen. Prominent Shiite and Kurdish leaders whose coalitions control some 75 …

Backgrounder by Sharon Otterman