Reports and stories
Reality Bites: Unemployed Iraqi Youth and the ‘Graduate Revolution’
Mustafa Habeeb Iraqi graduates and students have been protesting outside government offices for weeks now, demanding jobs. Unfortunately economic...
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The Russians that Dominated Dhi Qar’s Roads for over 50 Years
By Ali Nassiri, Dhi Qar The names of the vehicles, written on their windshields in Arabic, might seem strange...
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Bodies of Missing Locals May Remain in Mosul’s ‘Death Crater’ Forever
Nawzat Shamdeen On June 9, 2014, the extremist group known as the Islamic State declared it had taken control...
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Beating the Heat at Lake Habbaniyah, Despite Security Concerns
Kamal al-Ayash, Anbar The formerly popular tourist resort west of Baghdad was most recently in the middle of Islamic...
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In Kut, Dining with the Software Engineers Turned Restauranteurs
Mohammed al-Zaidi, Wasit The restaurant in the central Iraqi city of Kut (K.S.G) has only been open one month but...
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The Political Power Struggle Endangering Iraq’s Poorest Province
Manar al-Zubaidi, Diwaniya A complicated conflict in the province of Diwaniya shows again how local politicians use accusations of...
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Basra’s Music Scene: At the Mercy of Extremists and Money
Waheed Ghanim, Basra Religious extremists have caused many musicians in the southern province to leave home. Those that stay...
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Making Iraq Great Again: Can Protectionist Policies Solve the Country’s Worst Problems?
Iraq desperately needs more private sector growth, in order to provide jobs. Some new anti-import policies seem to be working....
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A Morning with the Garbage Pickers of Kut
By Mohammed Al-Zaidi Whole families descend upon a landfill south of the city before dawn, waiting for the rubbish...
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Behind the Scenes with the Basra Youth Orchestra
Waheed Khanim, Basra A plucky group of around 35 children from Basra are busy learning Beethoven and other classical...
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An Iconic Anbar Palace, Symbol of Historic Romance and Modern Neglect
Kamal al-Ayash Saadah palace in Hit is the subject of poetic fantasy and academic debate. But it has also...
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