Project Description
| Full Title: | Erbil-Baghdad Relations |
| Lead Fellow: | Dlawer Ala'Aldeen |
| Project in Brief: | Since the regime change in Iraq, the KRG’s share of the federal budget and oil revenue has been the most significant point of tension between Erbil and Baghdad. Each year, when the budgetary law is formulated and voted upon, a new crisis is initiated; the next is already brewing, as the budget law is currently […] |
| Term: | On-going |
| Most Recent: | Publications and Events |
Since the regime change in Iraq, the KRG’s share of the federal budget and oil revenue has been the most significant point of tension between Erbil and Baghdad. Each year, when the budgetary law is formulated and voted upon, a new crisis is initiated; the next is already brewing, as the budget law is currently under discussion. An effective and sustainable resolution of this issue will require the two entities to interpret the constitution in a mutually agreeable way and to collectively legislate for permanent solutions. To date, however, no such resolution has been achieved. It is time for Erbil and Baghdad to practice total transparency in order to address this roadblock and move toward improved relations.
Syria is one of the focus areas of MERI’s research, which includes organisation of:
- Key Informant Interviews
- Focus Group Discussions
- Track 2 dialogue
- Roundtables and workshops under Chatham House Rules
Publication of policy briefs and policy reports with recommendations.
For more information please contact us at info[AT]meri-k.org