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The Kurdish-Shiite Dialogue in Najaf: For Peaceful Coexistence & Prosperous Iraq
July 6th, 2022 by MERI
Inter-community dialogue: Summary report on the visit of the high-level Kurdish delegation, meeting Shiite political, social and academic leaders.
The Federal Court Decision & the KRI’s Options
February 26th, 2022 by MERI
The Court decided on that the KRG’s export of oil is unconstitutional and its contracts illegal. What is the solution? Read more about this policy debate.
Italy’s strategies & engagements in Iraq: A policy debate with Ambassador Greganti
February 21st, 2022 by MERI
“Italy has always supported Iraq at the most difficult moments”, said the Italian Ambassador to Iraq in a MERI policy debate. Summary report & policy recommendations.
MERI Forum 2021: Summary Reports and Panel Videos
December 19th, 2021 by MERI
Full list of sessions and links to summary reports and full video recordings at MERI Forum 2021 are listed below.
A Stable Iraq for a Stable Middle East: Forum Theme & Framework
December 19th, 2021 by MERI
This year’s Forum follows the Iraqi general elections, covid pandemic & a series of crises in the Middle East. The Forum created a perfect environment for an open, frank and constructive policy debate.
Iraq Open Data
October 2nd, 2021 by MERI
Iraq Open Data is a collection of (397) datasets relating to gender and policy issues in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
Berlin’s strategic priorities in Iraq: A Policy Debate
June 2nd, 2021 by MERI
Summary of the MERI policy debate with the German Ambassador Ole Diehl on his country’s policies and the challenges they face in Iraq and KRI.
The UK strategic priorities in Iraq: A policy debate with Amb. S Hickey
May 4th, 2021 by MERI
A summary report of the MERI rountable discussions on the UK’s policy objectives in Iraq & Kurdistan Region, the challenges they face and policy recommendations for stakeholders.
MERI Ranked as Iraq’s Leading & Among the Top 5% in MENA
February 2nd, 2021 by MERI
MERI is globally ranked as the top think tank for the 6th consecutive year and No 27 among 599 major think tanks in MENA countries.
Peace and Stability in Iraq
February 6th, 2020 by Kristin Perry
Prospects for peace and stability in Iraq are being threatened by civil unrest and escalating tensions between the US and Iran. This roundtable report summarizes current dynamics and their policy implications for national and international stakeholders.