

The Iraqi Military After Mosul: A time for consolidation
The liberation of Mosul represents a watershed moment; it is the greatest military victory that the Iraqi military has enjoyed since 2003...


Political Primacy, Strategic Risks, and ISIL after the Caliphate
One of the differences between states and non-state actors is a sense of permanence. Germany and Japan were completely defeated after...


Inclusivity and Counterinsurgency
Many of us who follow events in Iraq closely have been particularly vocal in praising the victory of the Iraqi government in Mosul....