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Munqith Dagher

Senior Associate (Non-resident), Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy

Munqith Dagher

Dr. Munqith Dagher is the CEO and founder of the Independent Institute of Administration and Civil Society Studies (IIACSS) research group (Al-Mustakella) in Iraq and a Gallup International board member. He conducted Iraq’s first-ever public opinion poll in 2003. Munqith holds a Ph.D. in public administration from the University of Baghdad College of Administration and Economics and a master’s degree in war sciences. He was a professor of public administration and strategic management in Baghdad, Basra, and at the National Defense University.

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How Will a Revival of the JCPOA Affect Regional Politics and Iranian Militias?

Iran will first need to address its domestic concerns before it can increase support to its operatives in the region, writes an affiliate of CSIS’s Emeritus Chair in Strategy.

Report by Munqith Dagher — March 9, 2022

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The Secret Behind the French Interest in Iraq: A Geostrategic Analysis

France must realize Iraq's geostrategic significance and play a stabilizing role against terrorism and outside competition in the region, writes an Affiliate of CSIS’s Emeritus Chair in Strategy.

Commentary by Munqith Dagher — September 23, 2021

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The U.S.-Iraqi Relationship: A Healthier Partnership is Indispensable

The Biden administration has limited time to forge a real partnership with Iraq to gain strategic advantage in the region.

Report by Munqith Dagher — February 1, 2021

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Iraqi Stability and Its Free-Falling Middle Class

The erosion of Iraq's middle class is a contributing factor to the country's instability, writes an Affiliate of CSIS’s Burke Chair in Strategy.

Commentary by Munqith Dagher — October 21, 2020

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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from an Iraqi View – a Lost Role or a Bright Future?

The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is integral to the power structure in Iran and will play a critical role in the future of Iraq, writes an Affiliate of CSIS’s Burke Chair in Strategy.

Commentary by Munqith Dagher — July 30, 2020

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The New Three-Dimensional Political Situation in Iraq: An Iraqi Point of View

Iran's decline in soft power may lead Iraq to pursue a policy of dual containment of American and Iranian influence in Iraq, writes an Affiliate of CSIS’s Burke Chair in Strategy.

Commentary by Munqith Dagher — May 19, 2020

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Is Mustafa al-Kadhimi Good News for Iran?

Iran's reluctant support of Iraqi Prime Minister designate Mustafa al-Kadhimi may only be temporary depending on changes to Iran's domestic situation, writes CSIS’s Burke Chair in Strategy.

Commentary by Munqith Dagher — April 21, 2020

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