EU-Turkey Policies in Iraq & Syria: Challenges & Opportunities
Turkey and EU have adopted multifaceted foreign policies in the Middle East. They converge only on specific issues but their mutual cooperation has not been easy.
Policy Brief
Country to Watch in 2019: Iraq
After 4 years of political & security turbulence, Iraq has now turned a new page with plenty of cautious optimism for 2019. Evolution of events & predictions for the new year.
How the Kurdish opposition parties missed a historical opportunity to challenge KDP and PUK?
By failing to reach an agreement to form an electoral alliance, the Kurdistan Region’s opposition parties missed a golden opportunity to shake up the duopoly of the KDP and PUK’s power.
The Kurdish ‘Bloc’ in Iraq: Post-Election Challenges and Opportunities
In the run-up to this month’s parliamentary elections (12 May), the Kurdish parties are running individually, but in the Iraqi-controlled disputed territories they act differently.
Anti-Corruption Efforts in Iraq
Given the institutionalized nature of corruption in Iraq, fighting it will prove substantially difficult, and would require a national program that upsets major aspects of Iraqi politics.
Shifting Gears in Iraq-Saudi Arabia Relations
The recent Iraq-Saudi Arabia rapprochement policy should be understood in the context of convergent political, security, and economic interests, with implications for regional security and stability.
After the Kurdistan Referendum: Iraq’s Road to Reconciliation
The Kurdistan referendum has opened the way for Baghdad and Erbil to prioritise serious negotiations.
Is Kurdistan Independence Inevitable?
It could be more constructive for all stakeholders to assist Baghdad and Erbil to reach a mutually acceptable agreement