Authored and Translated Books

RCD Publishes Strategic Analysis of "The Arab Shi'a: Forgotten Muslims"

As part of its ongoing mission to enrich intellectual discourse and bridge cultural understanding, Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) has released the Arabic translation of the seminal work: "The Arab Shi'a: The Forgotten Muslims." The book is co-authored by two prominent figures in international political analysis:

Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) Publishes a New Volume Titled Between Two Generations

Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) has finalized the publication and distribution of a significant new work titled Between Two Generations. Authored by the distinguished Iraqi politician and diplomat, Ambassador Lukman Abdul Rahim Faily, the volume presents a series of structured dialogues between a young Iraqi man and his elder brother, engaging in a dialectical exchange regarding the complexities of the social fabric and the Iraqi state.

Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) Releases a New Monograph on the Federal System in Iraq

The Research and Development Department at Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) has successfully completed the translation and publication of a seminal new work entitled The Federal System in Iraq: Origins, Performance, and Significance. Authored by Dr. Farah Shakir, a scholar in Law and International Relations at the University of Kent, United Kingdom, the volume comprises seven chapters that rigorously elucidate the concept of federalism and its praxis, employing a comparative methodology to examine the Iraqi case study.

Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) Continues the Dissemination of its Scholarly and Intellectual Works

Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) has recently published the Arabic translation of Al-Qaeda, the Islamic State, and the Global Jihadist Movement. Authored by Daniel Byman, a Professor in the Security Studies Program at Georgetown University and Research Director at the Saban Center for Middle East Policy, and translated by Jaafar Badie Ba’ba’, the volume presents a granular exposition of the jihadist phenomenon as manifested by Al-Qaeda and the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Through a rigorous synthesis of data, historical records, and critical perspectives, the work elucidates the intellectual roots of terrorism and the genesis of "jihadist" operations, offering valuable insights into the organizations' ideological formation and logistical infrastructure.

The Challenge of the Last Chance: RCD Releases Definitive Work on the Political Economy of Iraqi Education

Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) continues its mission to enrich academic libraries and provide essential resources for researchers and students with the release of its latest publication: "The Political Economy of Education in Iraq: The Challenge of the Last Chance."

The Marshes of Iraq: Three Studies in Environment, Fauna, and Tourism

This volume comprises three significant studies on the Iraqi Marshes, each prepared by specialized researchers and examining different dimensions of this unique ecosystem.

Resource Rents and Economic Growth

The book "Resource Rents and Economic Growth" addresses a critical economic dilemma: the "rentier state," or the reliance on a single natural resource to achieve national development.

"Illusions of Victory" — The Title of the New Publication from Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD)

Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) is set to release a new book entitled Illusions of Victory: The Anbar Awakening and the Rise of the Islamic State. The work is authored by the American military historian Carter Malkasian, who spent five years embedded with American forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. During his time in Iraq, he witnessed firsthand the battles fought by U.S. forces in the Anbar province and the formation of the Awakening Councils that confronted Al-Qaeda in those regions.

Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) Commences Printing and Distribution of a New Publication

As part of its annual program, the Research and Development Department at Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) has completed another significant publication, an Arabic translation of the book Waging Insurgent Warfare. The original work was published by Oxford University Press and authored by Seth G. Jones. Dr. Jones is the Director of the Transnational Threats Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and a professor at Johns Hopkins University in the United States.

Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) Announces Another Set of Distinguished Publications

Continuing its commitment to opening new intellectual horizons and stimulating the circulation of knowledge, the Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) is launching a new series of scholarly publications. Among these is the forthcoming book, Patriotic Ayatollahs: Nationalism in post-Saddam Iraq , authored by Caroleen Marji Sayigh, a professor specializing in International Relations and Government at the University of Connecticut in the United States.