The US strategies in the Middle East has evolved significantly. In this policy debate with US Assistant Secretary of State Barbara Leaf clarifies the US strategy in Iraq and the neighbouring countries. 

In this session, two academic experts and three key advisors to the Prime Minister of Iraq, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, discussed the progress made so far by the Al-Sudani administration, over six months into office – and responded to questions on the issues the government must address to tackle the urgent pressures facing Iraq in order to meet the expectations of its people.

The Iraqi financial system does not meet the challenges or aspirations, while corruption has become deeply entrenched. How can this system be reformed and corruption controlled?

Iraq requires an achievable and practical long-term economic vision and strategy. New Governments’ policies debated with Deputy PM and experts.

Water stress is a severe issue across vast parts of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, challenging cross-border water governance and cooperation among Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Iran. What are the government policies?

Iraq has not fully utilised its oil & gas reserves, has no hydrocarbon law & faces power challenges. Federal & KRG Deputy Prime Ministers & Iraq’s Deputy Electricity Minister debate the ways forward.

The leader of Al-Siyada Coalition stressed his commitment to the political agreement that all parties of the government agreed on. But Delivery takes time and the budget law is critical.

Leader of the Al-Hikma Movement sharing his thoughts on the key factors necessary to create a strong and successful Iraqi state.

Iraq wants to engage with the international community and pursue good relations with its neighbours based on national interests. What are the current dynamics, power alignments and opportunities?

What does the post-2003 process of state-building in Iraq show? Is Iraq’s democracy viable? How can the international community work to serve Iraqis, and what responsibility do they both bear? All in this session.