The Future of Syria: Prospects for Peace and Recovery
Syria remains trapped in a state of “neither war nor peace,” making its political future highly uncertain.
MoreWhile accountability should be a tool for reform, in Iraq it’s often wielded for political maneuvering and scoring points.
MERIIraq Forum is a unique platform in Baghdad for national and international stakeholders to share their visions, debate strategies, and offer bold and necessary policy recommendations designed to tackle the country’s major challenges.
MERIWhat are the reasons behind the limited impact of violent extremism and the Islamic State in the Kurdistan region of Iraq?
MERIThe Iraq Forum is a new Baghdad-based platform for policy debates; organised by MERI in partnership with Iraq Institute for Dialogue and Al-Nahrain Centre for Strategic Studies
MERIThe special policy debate was dedicated to discussing US policy in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, following a visit by a high-level US delegation to Baghdad and Erbil.
MERISyria remains trapped in a state of “neither war nor peace,” making its political future highly uncertain.
MERISyria’s fundamental problem lies in its constitution, which has historically failed to represent the aspirations of all Syrians.
MERIThe ongoing stagnation threatens further political and humanitarian deterioration unless a comprehensive plan is formulated to resolve the conflict.
MERIThe multiplicity of interests within Nineveh’s provincial council has led to decision-making paralysis in Sinjar.
MERIThe absence of a functional local government in Sinjar needs immediate action. The Yazidis are ready to engage the authorities
MERIRecent events in Syria represent a turning point in the history of the Middle East, where internal dynamics are intertwined with regional and international ones.
Khogir WiryaThe unicameral legislature’s dominance has contributed to the country’s fragility, but a constitutionally mandated solution to this problem already exists
MERIThis policy debate focused the relatively weak participation of women in decision-making in Iraq and Kurdistan Region, and how to address the gap
MERIGypsies 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.
MERIBaghdad needs to maintain western troop presence as well as keep Tehran on side. There is a way forward
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