The Future of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces: Lessons from Historical Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration Efforts

Abstract

This report presents an analysis of historic cases of disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) to inform present U.S. policy on Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). The PMF represent a threat to both Iraqi sovereignty and U.S. policy interests, given that several of these militias retain ties to Iran and many PMF fighters remain loyal to their former commanders despite being formally integrated into the Iraqi armed forces in 2016. Findings from this analysis are intended to inform current and future American policies on the PMF.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 25, 2023
Accession Number
AD1191607

Entities

People

  • Ben Connable
  • Daniel Egel
  • Trevor G. Johnston

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

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  • Agreements
  • Civil War
  • Congress
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • International Relations
  • Military Education
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
  • Public Policy
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • Warfare

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