MECRA RESEARCH BLOG
The MECRA research blog is composed of short articles and may include outside contributions. The views expressed in these blogs and articles are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the Middle East Center for Reporting and Analysis editorial stance.
Assassinations increase in Deir Ezzor
Coalition continues support for SDF under Biden administration amidst increased challenges
On patrol with US forces in Syria
Impact of rockets on Coalition facilities at Erbil International Airport
Rockets target Erbil
Dispute between Baghdad and KRI over Oil Revenues Continues
Al-Hol Refugees face ongoing tragedy
Spotlight on the Iraqi Economy
The Abraham Accords in the UAE
Iran’s Cyber Campaign, and Coercive Recruitment Methods
Severe, wide-reaching Israeli airstrikes against Iranian militias in Syria bear a message for Iran
Iran’s soft power project in Syria, targeting of youth in Deir Ezzor
Testimony from local people on Shia militia activity in Anbar and Mosul areas
Iran Continues Entrenchment efforts in Deir Ezzor area
Iraqi proxy militias threaten Saudi investment in Iraq
Profile of IRGC general and current Iranian presidential candidate Hossein Dehghan
US-Iran and Israel-Iran tensions December 2020 to March 2021
Iranian responses to assassination of Fakhrizadeh, the Father of Iranian nuclear bomb program
An inside look at the Rab' Allah movement in Iraq
Rab’ Allah: A New Shia Militia Group in Iraq Threatens Americans