The Challenge of Governance and Reform in Iraq and the KRI
January 30th, 2023 by MERI
Qubad Talabani and Jeanine Plasschaert debated the challenge of governance and reform in both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. Summary Report & Video:
Making Iraq Work for All
January 29th, 2023 by MERI
A debate on the challenges of ‘making Iraq work for all’, from the perspective of the President of Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani
Yezidis and Christians – Let us not Fail Them
January 29th, 2023 by MERI
A frank, objective and practical debate on guaranteeing the rights of Yezidis, Christians and other ethno-religious minorities in Iraq.
Iraq’s Immediate Priorities: Policy Recommendations from an International Workshop
January 2nd, 2023 by MERI
The new government of Iraq is facing major challenges that require urgent solutions. This international policy workshop brain-stormed these challenges & offered practical recommendations.
Violent Extremism in Mosul & the Kurdistan Region: Context, Drivers, and Public Perception
October 25th, 2022 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
This field study underlines that building resilience against VE is a long-term process, requires building intra- & inter-community trust, & trust between people & the authorities.
The Intra-Shiite Battle of Wills at Its Peak: Ways forward
September 1st, 2022 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
In his quest for ultimate power, Al-Sadir lost yet another battle. But, not to be underestimated, he has not lost the war. Policy recommendations for stakeholders
The Sadrists’ Gamble: A Milestone Even if It Fails
August 2nd, 2022 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
The Sadrists have gone ‘all-in’, challenging the system & exposing its weaknesses. Unlikely to win outright but they have pushed Iraq to a new phase in its transition.
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.