Education and Employment: Critical for Securing Peace for Gypsies in Iraq
January 7th, 2024 by Sarah Edgcumbe
Gypsies have been living in Iraq & KRI for centuries, adding to the country’s diversity. This report examines experiences of conflict, displacement & post-conflict priorities of Gypsies.
Congregations turned to Actors: The case of Christian Local Reconstruction Committees in Nineveh
September 23rd, 2023 by Mona Hein
The role of the Church-led local reconstruction committees in sustainable community rehabilitation in the Nineveh Plains is examined & policy recommendations are offered.
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.
Sectarianism and Sectarianisation in Iraq: Ambassadorial Appointments as an Exemplar
May 25th, 2021 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
Sectarianisation of Iraq’s governance has already become a powerful driver of conflict. Left unaddressed, it can become irreversible. Here, ambassadorial appointments are used to underline the issues and offer ways forward.
“We’re Real Iraqis”: Securing Roma Rights and Integration
June 18th, 2020 by Sarah Edgcumbe
This brief examines the socio-political & socio-economic circumstances of the Iraqi Roma & urge the Federal & KR Governments to prioritise addressing the marginalization of the Roma.
Decentralisation in Iraq: Process, Progress & a New Tailor-Made Model
May 19th, 2020 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
In this policy report an enhanced model is proposed that builds on existing culture and understanding of decentralisation, and is designed to provide solutions for the numerous challenges Iraq currently faces
Ninewa: Initiative Mapping of Sustainable Returns & Stabilization Efforts
May 7th, 2020 by Henriette Johansen
Through an analysis of the current initiatives in Ninewa, this report highlights critical challenges relating to stabilization and the return of internally displaced persons.
Ninewa: Barriers to Return and Community Resilience – A Meta Analysis
May 7th, 2020 by Henriette Johansen
Designed to inform & enhance stakeholder policies, this meta-analysis of the vast literature on the barriers to IDP return covers important analytical and contextual gaps.
Securing the Participation of Women in Iraq’s Reconciliation Program
January 8th, 2020 by Kristin Perry
This policy brief examines current gender deficits throughout Iraq’s reconciliation process and offers relevant recommendations.
A Decade of US & Iranian Policy Towards Iraq Will Shape 2020
January 16th, 2020 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
The latest Iran-US crisis in Iraq is not an isolated incident and will not be the last one. This policy brief reviews these powers’ policies and presents likely scenarios for 2020