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.
Sources close to PMU reveal role of Badr, AAH and pro-Iranian groups in suppressing Iraqi protests
The US Syria withdrawal Oct 6-23: Documents, maps and confusion
PHOTO ESSAY: The refugees fleeing Turkey's offensive in Syria
Reactions of Iraqi political leaders to protests
On the frontlines of the protests in Baghdad: "Friday we will see armed struggle"
Egyptian Armed Forces Communications Agreement with the U.S. and Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge
"We are all al-Saadi": The controversy around Iraq's PM and the removal of CTS commander
Recent reports about the PMU's role in Iraq
Media timeline II of PMU and alleged airstrikes, tensions
Analysis: The SDF's Deir Ezzor challenge
Scorched Black Lands: Preliminary Review of Recent Developments in Southwestern Syria, August 2019
Timeline: Tracking reports of mysterious explosions and "airstrikes" in Iraq directed at PMU bases
Tensions Follow Iraqi Government Decision to Withdraw the Hashd Al-Shaabi from the Nineveh Plain
An Iraqi-Kurdish MP discusses the importance of good relations with Baghdad
In Northeast Syria, a mix of relief and concerns
Timeline leading up to, and after, Iranian-UK tanker incident July 10
List of reported Houthi drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia (May-June 2019)
Hizballah’s Deep State: the creeping annexation of Lebanese State Institutions and political life
Protesters target Bahrain embassy in Baghdad
Iran proposes joint military exercises with Iraq and possible air defense cooperation