“Implications of the U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq” with Michael Knights
Implications of the U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq
What happens to Iraq when U.S. forces leave? Dr. Michael Knights, one of the leading analysts of Iraqi security affairs, will discuss the implications of the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq for the Iraqi state, for the Iran-backed militias that have spent years working to capture it, and for American interests in the region.
Michael Knights is an Adjunct Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, where he specializes in the military and security affairs of Iraq, Iran, and the Gulf states. He cofounded Militia Spotlight, a platform that tracks Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria. He regularly briefs U.S. policymakers, congressional committees, and military officers, and has worked with local security forces in Iraq, the Gulf states, and Yemen. He holds a doctorate in War Studies from King’s College London and was previously a defense journalist for Jane’s Intelligence Review and the Gulf States Newsletter.
