MERI Forum 2014 Impact & Feedback
November 22nd, 2014 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
MERI Forum debates were followed by breakthroughs in negotiations over the KRG budget and aviation traffic to Sulaimani Airport. PM Abadi sent Minister Abdul-Mahdi to visit Erbil to expedite agreement
Elections in Tunisia: Stability in an Unstable Middle East
November 10th, 2014 by Farhan Siddiqi
The Arab Spring brought a wave of change to the Middle East. Where others have failed, Tunisia has placed itself on the path towards democracy.
The Middle East in turmoil: The need for dialogue and reconciliation
October 30th, 2014 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
Turkey must review its policies in Middle East. Dialogue and reconciliation is the best first step to reverse the current trend of ever spiraling violence
Quality Assurance – A Workshop for Special Police Units
October 27th, 2014 by MERI
MERI hosted a workshop on quality assurance with police officers from special units combating domestic violence. This workshop is part of our Preventing Violence Against Women project.
Countering ISIS: Predicaments and Prospects
October 22nd, 2014 by Farhan Siddiqi
Stymied by internal divisions, the Coalition needs to prioritize ISIS as the biggest threat facing the Middle East
MERI Security and Political Briefing
October 16th, 2014 by MERI
The latest information and analysis of the ISIS war and its political and economic implications were presented. See report.
Countering Terrorism Through Nation-Building
October 5th, 2014 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
On its own, the Middle East will not stabilize or pacify. The US & local leaders must invest in nation-building, education & civil society.
The Game has Changed; Action is Needed
September 13th, 2014 by Samuel Morris
US strikes against Islamic State fighters heading towards Erbil will not make a significant impact against a group that can fight across multiple fronts in multiple countries.
The Kirkuk Policy debate
September 4th, 2014 by MERI
With the facts on the ground drastically altered, MERI aimed to provide a fresh perspective on the situation in Kirkuk.
Turkey, Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government
August 28th, 2014 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
The Sunnis have lost their constituency to ISIS, the Kurds lost faith in Iraq. Can Haidar Al-Abadi win everyone’s trust, form his Government and save Iraq’s unity?