A frank, objective and practical debate on guaranteeing the rights of Yezidis, Christians and other ethno-religious minorities in Iraq.

A debate on the challenges of ‘making Iraq work for all’, from the perspective of the President of Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani

Experts looking into the future of global and regional power dynamics and how they might impact Iraq.

Report on the perspectives and priorities of Iraq’s international partners in the country. With the US, EU and Italian Ambassadors.

The roles of regional and international actors, particularly Russia and Iran, in Iraq’s neighborhoods and their engagement with both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

Amidst Iraq’s numerous crises, the newly government is facing major challenges that require urgent solutions. This international policy workshop brain-stormed these challenges & offered practical recommendations.

This field study underlines that building resilience against VE is a long-term process, requires building intra- & inter-community trust, & trust between people & the authorities.

This year’s Forum coincides with major political, security, economic and environmental crises that are likely to shape Iraq’s future. The Forum will bring together policy-makers & opinion-leaders to debate high priority issues & offer solutions.

In his quest for ultimate power, Al-Sadir lost yet another battle. But, not to be underestimated, he has not lost the war. Policy recommendations for stakeholders.

The Sadrists have gone ‘all-in’, challenging the system & exposing its weaknesses. Unlikely to win outright but they have pushed Iraq to a new phase in its transition.