German Policy Towards Iraq – Dialogue with Ambassador Christiane Hohmann
April 22nd, 2025 by MERI
International partners can support and collaborate, but they cannot chart the course.
The Levant and Iraq Forum: A Platform for Regional Cooperation & Integration
February 19th, 2025 by MERI
Now is the time to move beyond conflict and find ways to foster dialogue, recovery, and prosperity across the region.
The Future of Syria: From the Rojava’s Perspective
February 9th, 2025 by MERI
Syria’s fundamental problem lies in its constitution, which has historically failed to represent the aspirations of all Syrians.
The Future of Syria: Prospects for Peace and Recovery
February 9th, 2025 by MERI
Syria remains trapped in a state of “neither war nor peace,” making its political future highly uncertain.
The Future of Syria, From the Opposition’s Perspective
February 9th, 2025 by MERI
The ongoing stagnation threatens further political and humanitarian deterioration unless a comprehensive plan is formulated to resolve the conflict.
A Policy Debate with the Governor of Nineveh on Sinjar
January 21st, 2025 by MERI
The multiplicity of interests within Nineveh’s provincial council has led to decision-making paralysis in Sinjar.
Sinjar: Reconstruction, Recovery and Return of the Displaced
January 21st, 2025 by MERI
The absence of a functional local government in Sinjar needs immediate action. The Yazidis are ready to engage the authorities
The Kurdistan Region: Nation-building and State-Building
February 24th, 2025 by MERI
A policy debate with the KRG’s Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on post-election strategies
The Evolving Political Dynamics in Kurdistan: What to Expect over the next Four Years?
February 23rd, 2025 by MERI
A policy debate with Bafel Talabani on visions for post-election negotiations and creation of a new KRG Cabinet
Women Empowerment in Institutional Leadership
December 20th, 2023 by MERI
This policy debate focused the relatively weak participation of women in decision-making in Iraq and Kurdistan Region, and how to address the gap