Michael Knights

A glorious chapter in Iraq’s military history doesn’t have to lead to oppression.

Don’t postpone the battle but do stay engaged for long enough to stabilise Mosul.

As the battle of Mosul looms, it may be wise to place on the back burner the debate on regional formation initiatives.

American and Kurdish ties are close but nothing fundamental has changed, yet.

Missteps by the Iraqi government, political parties and security forces could breathe new life into an ISIL recovery.

The battle is Iraq’s latest attempt to push the Popular Mobilisation Forces and Coalition into a single battlespace.

ISIL bombings could bring a devastating flood of sectarian attacks and militia rule to Baghdad.

The struggle against ISIL has rekindled communal ties between sectarian communities in Iraq.

What would happen if ISIL lost control of Iraq’s second largest city tomorrow?

Iraq’s prime minister has broad backing to begin absorbing Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Units into the armed forces.