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“Independence is a great legitimacy for the Kurds, but now is also a good time for Kurds to have a greater role in Baghdad”

The two sides underlined the importance of mutual collaborations and engagements between MERI and research institutes in Iran to undertake research studies designed to enhance their in-depth understanding of, and recommend practical solutions to, the complex issues in the region as a whole.

The ultimate objective of the research is to better understand the challenges to reconciliation and highlight potential triggers of conflict in liberated areas, which in turn helps to inform and guide future reconciliation efforts by the USIP.

The post-DAESH situation can equally lead to renewed prosperity and progress, or disaster.

MERI should produce quality research that identifies the roots of the most pressing issues and offer targeted solutions for policy-makers.

Restoring the agriculture sector is important to prevent further displacement of people and allow for the eventual return of IDPs.

“Even during armed conflict, it is important to respect international humanitarian law because this is how a country and region can build its future peace, and democracy,”

This initiative is aimed at raising awareness of the norms and principles of IHL at all levels of Peshmerga forces; developing comprehensive mechanisms and policy recommendations that support compliance with IHL; and demonstrating the Peshmerga’s commitment to protecting fundamental human rights during times of war.

The consequences of the current economic and political instability could have further implications on the social and security sectors as well.

MERI ranked 58 out of 398 organisations in the MENA Region. MERI also became the highest ranked think tank in Iraq, where 31 think tanks are known to operate.