Levant & Iraq Forum: Amman Conference Proceedings
July 27th, 2025 by MERI
A consortium of regional and European think tank leaders met to address the regional challenges including fragmentation, conflict, and underdevelopment
MERI Policy Debate: Iran-Israel War & its Impact on Iraq & Beyond
June 23rd, 2025 by MERI
Four Iraq and Iran experts analyse the potential of escalation of the on-going war and its implications on Iraq & KRI
German Policy Towards Iraq – Dialogue with Ambassador Christiane Hohmann
April 22nd, 2025 by MERI
International partners can support and collaborate, but they cannot chart the course.
Local Islamic and Tribal Authority in Community Resilience
April 22nd, 2025 by MERI
Traditional authority alone cannot resist violent extremism unless backed by strong, inclusive institutions and community trust.
The Turkish-Kurdish Peace Process and Its Regional Implications
February 25th, 2025 by MERI
The new Erdogan-Ocalan initiative to end a five-decade-long conflict has the potential to reshape the dynamics of the Middle East.
Current Dynamics in Syria and the Way Forward
January 20th, 2025 by MERI
Recent events in Syria represent a turning point in the history of the Middle East, where internal dynamics are intertwined with regional and international ones.
Without a Federation Council, State-building in Iraq remains elusive
February 25th, 2024 by MERI
The unicameral legislature’s dominance has contributed to the country’s fragility, but a constitutionally mandated solution to this problem already exists
Reforming Iraq’s Financial System: The role of the Central Bank
June 19th, 2025 by MERI
A policy debate with Ali Al-Alaq, Governor of Central Bank on Iraq’s financial future and the prospect of structural reforms
Navigating Iraq’s Transition Towards Sovereignty and Sustainable Development
June 19th, 2025 by MERI
After 21 Years of Mediating Dialogue: What is next for UNAMI? A policy debate with the Head of UNAMI and SRSG
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.

