Popular Mobilization Forces
CSAG Information Paper: The Dynamics of the Fragile State of Iraq: The Impact of Political, Economic, and Security Factors
Subject: The Dynamics of the Fragile State of Iraq: The Impact of Political, Economic, and Security Factors. Purpose: This paper presents the CSAG’s analysis of the political, economic and security dynamics in Iraq, the extent of Iranian influence within the country, and potential future...
CSAG Strategy Paper: “Iran’s Shadow Army: The PMF’s Growing Influence in Iraq”
Introduction: The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) is an Iraqi state security service that Iran has infiltrated and uses to exert significant influence in Iraq. Iran’s influence on the PMF enables Tehran to pursue its objectives in Iraq while obfuscating its actual involvement in Iraqi internal...
CSAG Information Paper: The Future of the Popular Mobilization Forces Law in Iraq
Subject: The Future of the Popular Mobilization Forces Law in Iraq Purpose: This paper is an analysis of the future of the Popular Mobilization Authority legislative bill, and highlights the level of risk associated with its adoption. Read the full paper. View other USCENTCOM Combined...