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.
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.
Iraq’s National Strategy to Counter Violent Extremism
September 24th, 2021 by Kamaran Palani
Four years after the military defeat of ISIS, pre-existing conditions associated with the risk of violent extremism continue unabated in Iraq.
The US policy in Iraq
November 30th, 2021 by Srush H. A. Khoshnaw
A summary report of a policy debate held at MERI, attended by a selection of policy makers, politicians and academics. Policy recommendations are presented to stakeholders.
The Status of Erbil-Baghdad Relations
September 6th, 2020 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
In Iraq, politics is personal, and the politics of Baghdad-Erbil relations is no exception. Improvements and deteriorations in this relationship have largely been dictated by interpersonal dynamics, such as the rapport and mutual confidence between leaders.
Iraqi Kurdistan: Priority issues for international mediation
July 10th, 2020 by Michael Knights
The US should help create an Iraqi state at peace with all of its components. The KDP and PUK need to de-escalate and allow the KRI to speak with one voice in Baghdad & with international partners.
How a Fragile Iraq Is Facing the Covid-19 Challenge
April 9th, 2020 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
it is time for Iraqi leaders to expedite forming a new government, otherwise Covid-19 pandemic & the drop in oil prices might drive it to the brink.
Institutionalisation of the Peshmerga: tipping the balance of Iraq’s stability
July 17th, 2019 by Federico Borsari
The Peshmerga forces are undergoing an ambitious process of institutionalisation aimed at transforming them into an apolitical and professional entity. This brief examines the contours of this process and offers policy recommendations.