Omar Al-Nidawi
@omar_nidawi
Baghdad native, Iraq analyst, @enablingpeace programs director, @ColumbiaSIPA alum, homebrewer, science enthusiast, and history nerd. Views are my own.
1/🧵 🇮🇶With elections slated for November, Iraq’s fragile democracy faces a critical test. Despite gains in security & infrastructure, growing signs of democratic backsliding—and a legitimacy crisis—pose serious risks for the country’s stability. #IraqElections #Democracy
As #Iraq’s November elections near, concerns grow over potential setbacks to fragile gains in security and the economy. With democratic backsliding and waning global oversight, a key test of reform and stability looms. @omar_nidawi for @amwajmedia 👇 amwaj.media/en/article/ira…
The IDF is shooting children who are just trying to find food. Babies are being starved to death. How can any government or person with a conscience support this insanity?
Timely @enablingpeace analysis from @omar_nidawi on the importance of continued int'l engagement in #Iraq ahead of November elections. Read thread to the end for link to full article.
1/🧵 🇮🇶With elections slated for November, Iraq’s fragile democracy faces a critical test. Despite gains in security & infrastructure, growing signs of democratic backsliding—and a legitimacy crisis—pose serious risks for the country’s stability. #IraqElections #Democracy
In our latest Iraq briefing, we discuss the wave of drone strikes that crippled oil production in the Kurdistan region youtu.be/FrZX7r4MYSs?si…