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Critical Coverage of the Middle East Since 1971

Yousef K. Baker

Yousef K. Baker is assistant professor of international studies and co-director of the Middle East Studies program at California State University, Long Beach.

Current Analysis

Iraqi Protesters Thwarted by Trump's Iran Policy

The recent US assassination of Iranian Maj. Gen. Soleimani has had dire consequences for the Iraqi protest movement and its calls for substantive changes in the Iraqi political system.

Yousef K. Baker • 10 min read