Turkmen in Tal Afar: Perceptions of Reconciliation and Conflict
This report explores perceptions of reconciliation among the Turkmen community in Tal Afar through examining concepts of justice, security and return.
Policy Reports
Competing Interests in Shingal District: Policy Recommendations for Defusing Tensions
Since 2014, Shingal has become an arena of competition between local, national and regional actors. This report outlines the competing interests and provides recommendations to all stakeholders.
The Future of Mosul: Before, During, and After the Liberation
This report analyses the non-military elements that must be addressed prior to launching the final offensive against IS in Mosul city. It focuses on humanitarian planning, issues of governance, and post-conflict security, reconstruction and reconciliation.
Averting an Economic Meltdown in the KRI: Aligning Political Objectives with Economic Necessities
This Report analyses the crucial aspects of the current economic crisis and the KRG’s immediate response. The author argues that it is only when the economic meltdown is averted in the short-term that the KRG will be able to proceed with deep structural reforms.
Time for a Radical Rethink. Full report on the MERI Economic Forum 2016
This first MERI Economic Forum explored the challenges and policy options available to mitigate the current economic crisis in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq. The title, “Time for a Radical Rethink,” was reflected in the debates that resulted in actionable recommendations for the government and private sector.
Sharing Visions for the Future of the Middle East
In convening such high-level panels and making room for the participation of diplomats, government officials, civil society representatives, and media, the MERI Forum 2015 fostered greater debate and, more importantly, action on these issues.
Addressing the Structural Weaknesses of Kurdistan Region’s Economy
An analysis of the major gaps in Kurdistan’s economic development and potential ways forward in terms of reinforcing initiatives aimed at private sector development; improving the functioning of the State and its budget; and transforming Kurdistan’s institutional landscape linked to the economy.
Pathways to Resilience for Syrian Refugees Living in Camps in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
A feasibility assessment on how to transform the refugee camps and the neighbouring towns into resilient communities, as part of a new longer term approach to the Syrian refugee crisis.