The Role of Non-State Actors in Iraq’s Foreign Policy
This policy brief explores Iraq’s multifaceted response to the regional upheaval & examines the role and agency of non-state actors
Policy Report
Mediating Governance in Sinjar
MERI developed & piloted the Sinjar Stakeholder Platform to depoliticize public services in the district
Levant & Iraq Forum: Amman Conference Proceedings
A consortium of regional and European think tank leaders met to address the regional challenges including fragmentation, conflict, and underdevelopment
Local Islamic and Tribal Authority in Community Resilience
Traditional authority alone cannot resist violent extremism unless backed by strong, inclusive institutions and community trust.
Identities & Livelihoods of Syrian Refugees
The experience of Syrian refugees living in Erbil 10 years after their initial arrival, was examined in this research.
Education and Employment: Critical for Securing Peace for Gypsies in Iraq
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
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
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.