The unicameral legislature’s dominance has contributed to the country’s fragility, but a constitutionally mandated solution to this problem already exists

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Baghdad needs to maintain western troop presence as well as keep Tehran on side. There is a way forward

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A frank and open debate with Bafel Talabani of PUK on the Challenges facing his party, the KRI and Iraq

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A special debate on the US policy in Iraq with Victoria Taylor, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Iran and Iraq.

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This panel discussed mutual perceptions and shared visions between Iraq and its Coalition partners, on challenges and opportunities for collaboration.

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Iraq’s foreign relations with international partners were debated with ambassadors of long term partners of Iraq.

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Ambassadors, journalists, & foreign policy experts took a critical & nuanced look at Iraq’s international partnerships & barriers to more even-handed relations.

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The US strategies in the Middle East has evolved significantly. In this policy debate with US Assistant Secretary of State Barbara Leaf clarifies the US strategy in Iraq and the neighbouring countries. 

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Academic experts and PM advisors discussed the progress made by the Al-Sudani administration, over the past 6m, and how the government will face future challenges and people’s expectations.

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The Iraqi financial system does not meet the challenges, while corruption has become deeply entrenched. The “Heist of the Century” revealed structural weaknesses within Iraq’s financial system. How can this system be reformed and corruption controlled?

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