Sarhang Hamasaeed

The Kurdistan in America podcast is honored to have Mr. Sarhang Hamasaeed as our guest in the first episode of Season Th... Read more

“All the energy of the country is focused on October 10” as Iraq prepares for crucial parliamentary elections, says USIP... Read more

With pivotal elections scheduled for October, USIP’s Sarhang Hamasaeed says Iraqis “want democracy, they’re fighting for... Read more

A year after Iraqis took to the street, USIP’s Sarhang Hamasaeed says, “The spirits of the protest remain strong,” but t... Read more

As Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi makes his first official visit to Washington, USIP’s Sarhang Hamasaeed says the tri... Read more

As the United States and Iraq engage in important talks this month, USIP’s Sarhang Hamasaeed says the focus should be “I... Read more

As the coronavirus pandemic spreads in both countries, USIP’s Sarhang Hamasaeed examines the obstacles facing Iraq’s new... Read more

Iran has stated that—barring a U.S. response—the missile attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq will be the only immediate retali... Read more

Several major developments have rattled the region in recent weeks, including Iraq’s ongoing protests, the U.S. withdraw... Read more

Iraqi leaders are concerned that efforts to improve governance and build durable institutions are being overwhelmed by r... Read more