An open and comprehensive debate with Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region on the challenges facing the KRI and Iraq.

A comprehensive policy debate with Ammar Al-Hakim, leader of Al-Hikma Movement, on the security and political challenges facing Iraq and ways forward.

A frank and open debate with Bafel Talabani of PUK on the Challenges facing his party, the KRI and Iraq

A special debate on the US policy in Iraq with Victoria Taylor, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Iran and Iraq.

This panel discussed mutual perceptions and shared visions between Iraq and its Coalition partners, on challenges and opportunities for collaboration.

Iraq’s foreign relations with international partners were debated with ambassadors of long term partners of Iraq.

The role of the Church-led local reconstruction committees in sustainable community rehabilitation in the Nineveh Plains is examined & policy recommendations are offered.

Iraq Forum is a unique platform in Baghdad for national and international stakeholders to share their visions, debate strategies, and offer bold and necessary policy recommendations designed to tackle the country’s major challenges.

What are the reasons behind the limited impact of violent extremism and the Islamic State in the Kurdistan region of Iraq?

Ambassadors, journalists, & foreign policy experts took a critical & nuanced look at Iraq’s international partnerships & barriers to more even-handed relations.