State-building in the Eyes of Iraq’s Political Leaders: Khamis Khanjar
May 29th, 2023 by MERI
The leader of Al-Siyada Coalition stressed his commitment to the political agreement that all parties of the government agreed on. But Delivery takes time and the budget law is critical.
State-building in the Eyes of Iraq’s Political Leaders: Ammar Al-Hakim
May 29th, 2023 by MERI
Leader of the Al-Hikma Movement sharing his thoughts on the key factors necessary to create a strong and successful Iraqi state.
Iraq in the Middle East: Zero-Problem with Neighbours
May 29th, 2023 by MERI
Iraq wants to engage with the international community and pursue good relations with its neighbours based on national interests. What are the current dynamics, power alignments and opportunities?
State-Building in Iraq and the Role of the International Community
May 29th, 2023 by MERI
What does the post-2003 process of state-building in Iraq show? Is Iraq’s democracy viable? How can the international community work to serve Iraqis, and what responsibility do they both bear? All in this session.
Modernisation and Reform of Iraqi Security and Armed Forces: In Theory and Practice
May 29th, 2023 by MERI
Iraq’s security sector and armed forces have grown beyond the Constitution and now pose a major challenge to the state’s ability to control violence. Reforming this sector is an urgent priority
Stability in Diversity: Saving Iraq’s multi-cultural Identity: Sinjar as an Exemplar
May 29th, 2023 by MERI
Iraq authorities must take greater responsibility for displaced Iraqis, including Yazidis, in camps. In this panel: the recent efforts to support reconstruction in Sinjar, and what more can be done to support the Yazidi community.
The Kurdistan Region: A Substate Actor on the National and International Stage
May 27th, 2023 by MERI
The President of the KRI, Nechirvan Barzani, expressed his views on the current dynamic in the KRI, between Erbil & Baghdad, and the role of the Region on the world stage.
Iraq’s Immediate Policy Priorities and the Challenges ahead
May 27th, 2023 by MERI
The Iraq Forum was held 6m after the inauguration of PM Al-Sudani’s government, which faces high expectations and pressures to address Iraq’s multi-layered challenges. In this policy debate, Al-Sudani sheds light on the overall strategies followed by his Administration.
Reforming Iraq’s Financial System: The Role of the Government and the Private Sector
February 12th, 2023 by MERI
A panel of experts debated the role of both the government and private sector in the reform of the Iraqi financial sector. Report & Video
Crystal-Gazing the Middle East: Power Dynamics & Power Alignments
January 29th, 2023 by MERI
Experts looking into the future of global and regional power dynamics and how they might impact Iraq.