Posts From Jonathan Burden
Insights
Middle East/North Africa
Iraq: The Political Economy of Corruption
Recent protests in Iraq have demanded an end to rampant state corruption, the removal of foreign influences from Iraqi politics and the proper provision of public services.
Middle East/North Africa
Security
Will Drones Push the Middle East Past the Point of No Return?
Unmanned aerial systems (UASs) or drones, both armed and unarmed, have altered how states and insurgents conduct warfare in the Middle East.
Middle East/North Africa
Security
Water Shortage and Unrest in Iraq
Iraq is experiencing high youth unemployment rates and an ongoing protest movement motivated by socio-political grievances. The lack of water is contributing to unrest in the country.
