Regional Actors in Iraq’s Neighbourhood: Visions for Stabilisation
Iran and Turkey are important regional actors in the ME. Their strategies in Iraq and the region are discussed.
Policy Reports
Global Actors in Iraq’s Neighbourhood: Policies and Long-term Strategies
Debating policies & long-term strategies of the US, Russia and France in Iraq’s neighbourhood.
The KRG looking forward: Strategies, Challenges and Opportunities.
A policy debate with the KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, covering: the KRG government reform, freedom of expression, security & budgetary issues.
State-Building in Iraq
This policy report Identifies key weaknesses in the governing system, highlights the political barriers for progress; and offers policy recommendations to stakeholders.
The US policy in Iraq
A summary report of a policy debate held at MERI, attended by a selection of policy makers, politicians and academics. Policy recommendations are presented to stakeholders.
Women in Positions of Leadership: Opportunities for Empowerment
While the KRG has made progress in recent years, there is still much work to be done. Panelists debate how we can transform existing structures, shape policy, and forge new pathways to advance women’s empowerment and equality.
Beyond Barriers: Contours and Complexities of IDP Return
A debate on the return needs of IDPs, and how local, national and geo-political dynamics affect this objective
International Support for State-building in Iraq
The external perspectives of the current socio-political and security crisis in Iraq