EU-Turkey Policies in Iraq & Syria: Challenges & Opportunities
February 4th, 2019 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
Turkey and EU have adopted multifaceted foreign policies in the Middle East. They converge only on specific issues but their mutual cooperation has not been easy.
Country to Watch in 2019: Iraq
December 30th, 2018 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
After 4 years of political & security turbulence, Iraq has now turned a new page with plenty of cautious optimism for 2019. Evolution of events & predictions for the new year.
How the Kurdish opposition parties missed a historical opportunity to challenge KDP and PUK?
August 14th, 2018 by Yerevan Saeed
By failing to reach an agreement to form an electoral alliance, the Kurdistan Region’s opposition parties missed a golden opportunity to shake up the duopoly of the KDP and PUK’s power.
The Kurdish ‘Bloc’ in Iraq: Post-Election Challenges and Opportunities
May 13th, 2018 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
In the run-up to this month’s parliamentary elections (12 May), the Kurdish parties are running individually, but in the Iraqi-controlled disputed territories they act differently.
Post-Crises Prospects for Reconciliation in Iraq: A Kurdish-Shi’ite Debate in Najaf
March 19th, 2018 by Khogir Wirya
“We can’t call Iraq a federal state when there is only one federal region”. Baghdad needs to develope a national reconciliation strategy among the country’s various ethno-religious & social groups, through dialogue and trust-building.
Anti-Corruption Efforts in Iraq
January 16th, 2018 by Yasir Kuoti
Given the institutionalized nature of corruption in Iraq, fighting it will prove substantially difficult, and would require a national program that upsets major aspects of Iraqi politics.
Shifting Gears in Iraq-Saudi Arabia Relations
November 6th, 2017 by Yasir Kuoti
The recent Iraq-Saudi Arabia rapprochement policy should be understood in the context of convergent political, security, and economic interests, with implications for regional security and stability.
After the Kurdistan Referendum: Iraq’s Road to Reconciliation
October 24th, 2017 by Yasir Kuoti
The Kurdistan referendum has opened the way for Baghdad and Erbil to prioritise serious negotiations.
MERI Debate on the Referendum for Independence
October 10th, 2017 by MERI
MERI hosted a roundtable event for diplomats, policymakers, and experts to discuss Kurdistan’s independence referendum and its consequences for the region.
Is Kurdistan Independence Inevitable?
September 15th, 2017 by Yerevan Saeed
It could be more constructive for all stakeholders to assist Baghdad and Erbil to reach a mutually acceptable agreement