The EU-Iraq security partnership: A Policy Debate with MEPs
June 2nd, 2022 by MERI
A policy debate with members of European Parliament Subcommittee on Security and Defence on EU-Iraq partnership: Peshmerga reform, the ISIS war and EU’s role in stabilisation
The US strategies in Iraq: A policy debate with Amb. Matthew Tueller
May 21st, 2022 by MERI
The US has a long and enduring strategic interest with Iraq and will partner with the Iraqis who want to establish a stable and strong democratic country”, said Amb. Tueller.
KDP and PUK in Sadir’s Chess Game
January 29th, 2022 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
Al-Sadir is playing to win, whatever the cost. The Sunnis won the first round. The Kurds have lost sight of the bigger picture & focused on internal rivalry. It is not too late to find a win-win outcome.
Global Support for Stability and State-building in Iraq
December 12th, 2021 by MERI
The policies and commitments of the US, Europeans & international coalition to stability in Iraq are debated.
Iraq and Kurdistan Region in a Complex Neighbourhood
December 16th, 2021 by MERI
Key issues & challenges facing Iraq and the KRI were discussed with President Nechirvan Barzani, including the recent elections & the KRI’s international relations.
Regional Actors in Iraq’s Neighbourhood: Visions for Stabilisation
December 12th, 2021 by MERI
Iran and Turkey are important regional actors in the ME. Their strategies in Iraq and the region are discussed.
Global Actors in Iraq’s Neighbourhood: Policies and Long-term Strategies
December 12th, 2021 by MERI
Debating policies & long-term strategies of the US, Russia and France in Iraq’s neighbourhood.
The KRG looking forward: Strategies, Challenges and Opportunities.
December 16th, 2021 by MERI
A policy debate with the KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, covering: the KRG government reform, freedom of expression, security & budgetary issues.
State-Building in Iraq
July 4th, 2021 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
This policy report Identifies key weaknesses in the governing system, highlights the political barriers for progress; and offers policy recommendations to stakeholders.
Preventing Violent Extremism in the Balkans and the MENA
October 2nd, 2021 by Morten Bøås
Strengthening societal resilience is considered vital for the prevention of violent extremism. MERI is a member of 15 international research centres (lead by NUPI) to address this issues.