Archive for April 28th, 2015
One step forward, two steps back
April 28th, 2015 by Samuel Morris
The capture of Tikrit was touted as a turning point in the conflict in Iraq. Despite it taking weeks longer than suspected and requiring involvement from the international coalition, the operation was deemed a military success. But the momentum was lost.
MERI visits the frontline as part of the Institutionalisation of Peshmarga Forces Project
April 28th, 2015 by MERI
MERI’s objective is to contribute to research into the institutionalisation and unification of Kurdistan’s Peshmerga forces. This will discuss political, organisational and economic aspects and factors surrounding the issue.