“We’re Real Iraqis”: Securing Roma Rights and Integration.
June 13th, 2020 by MERI
This brief examines the socio-political & socio-economic circumstances of the Iraqi Roma & urge the Federal & KR Governments to prioritise addressing the marginalization of the Roma.
Decentralisation in Iraq: Process, Progress & a New Tailor-Made Model
May 19th, 2020 by MERI
In this policy report an enhanced model is proposed that builds on existing culture and understanding of decentralisation, and is designed to provide solutions for the numerous challenges Iraq currently faces
Ninewa: Initiative Mapping of Sustainable Returns & Stabilization Efforts
May 7th, 2020 by MERI
Through an analysis of the current initiatives in Ninewa, this report highlights critical challenges relating to stabilization and the return of internally displaced persons.
Ninewa: Sustainable Returns & Stabilization Efforts – A Meta Analysis
May 7th, 2020 by MERI
Designed to inform & enhance stakeholder policies, this meta-analysis of the vast literature on the barriers to IDP return covers important analytical and contextual gaps.
How a Fragile Iraq Is Facing the Covid-19 Challenge
April 9th, 2020 by MERI
it is time for Iraqi leaders to expedite forming a new government, otherwise Covid-19 pandemic & the drop in oil prices might drive it to the brink.
Stabilization & IDP Return in Nineveh
January 9th, 2020 by MERI
The Government of Iraq, the Kurdistan Regional Government, and International NGOs must engage in a concerted effort to prioritize investment in IDP return.
Peace and Stability in Iraq
February 6th, 2020 by MERI
Prospects for peace and stability in Iraq are being threatened by civil unrest and escalating tensions between the US and Iran. This roundtable report summarizes current dynamics and their policy implications for national and international stakeholders.
MERI Ranked as Iraq’s Leading Think Tank for The 5th Year Running
January 29th, 2020 by MERI
MERI is among the top 7% think tanks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries. It went up to No. 34 among 507 institutions.
Securing the Participation of Women in Iraq’s Reconciliation Program
January 19th, 2020 by MERI
This policy brief examines current gender deficits throughout Iraq’s reconciliation process and offers relevant recommendations.
A Decade of US & Iranian Policy Towards Iraq Will Shape 2020
January 16th, 2020 by MERI
The latest Iran-US crisis in Iraq is not an isolated incident and will not be the last one. This policy brief reviews these powers’ policies and presents likely scenarios for 2020