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PublicationsConflict and Fragility
A stubborn threat: Islamic State in Iraq in early 2022
17 May 2022 - 10:41
In the four years since its territorial defeat, Islamic State (IS) has proved to be resilient as it continues to mount attacks across Iraq. Counter-terrorism (CT) operations decreased in volume over the same period but are nevertheless keeping IS in check.
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European affairs
Belangenbehartiging en lobbyen in de EU
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Europe in the World
Clingendael Leest: Grootmachten en de koers van de wereldpolitiek
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Conflict and Fragility
Stabilizing northern Syria: try a pragmatic & gradual approach
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