The unicameral legislature’s dominance has contributed to the country’s fragility, but a constitutionally mandated solution to this problem already exists

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A policy debate with Ali Al-Alaq, Governor of Central Bank on Iraq’s financial future and the prospect of structural reforms

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After 21 Years of Mediating Dialogue: What is next for UNAMI? A policy debate with the Head of UNAMI and SRSG

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A Policy Debate with Ammar al-Hakim

June 19th, 2025 by MERI

The political leaders’ vision for state-building in Iraq amidst the evolving political dynamics.

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While federalism is a constitutional right, Al-Samarai personally disfavors this option.

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Recalibrating U.S.-Iraq Partnership

June 18th, 2025 by MERI

The United States did not participate in the Israeli strikes and Iraq is a sovereign country and we don’t control Iraq’s airspace.

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The panel underscored a shift from crisis management to strategic partnership.

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Now is the time to move beyond conflict and find ways to foster dialogue, recovery, and prosperity across the region.

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Syria remains trapped in a state of “neither war nor peace,” making its political future highly uncertain.

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Syria’s fundamental problem lies in its constitution, which has historically failed to represent the aspirations of all Syrians

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