Global Actors in Iraq’s Neighbourhood: Policies and Long-term Strategies
December 12th, 2021 by MERI
Debating policies & long-term strategies of the US, Russia and France in Iraq’s neighbourhood.
The KRG looking forward: Strategies, Challenges and Opportunities.
December 16th, 2021 by MERI
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
July 4th, 2021 by MERI
This policy report Identifies key weaknesses in the governing system, highlights the political barriers for progress; and offers policy recommendations to stakeholders.
Preventing Violent Extremism in the Balkans and the MENA
October 2nd, 2021 by MERI
Strengthening societal resilience is considered vital for the prevention of violent extremism. MERI is a member of 15 international research centres (lead by NUPI) to address this issues.
Iraq’s National Strategy to Counter Violent Extremism
September 24th, 2021 by MERI
Four years after the military defeat of ISIS, pre-existing conditions associated with the risk of violent extremism continue unabated in Iraq.
The US policy in Iraq
November 30th, 2021 by MERI
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.
Sectarianism and Sectarianisation in Iraq: Ambassadorial Appointments as an Exemplar
May 25th, 2021 by MERI
Sectarianisation of Iraq’s governance has already become a powerful driver of conflict. Left unaddressed, it can become irreversible. Here, ambassadorial appointments are used to underline the issues and offer ways forward.
The Status of Erbil-Baghdad Relations
September 6th, 2020 by MERI
In Iraq, politics is personal, and the politics of Baghdad-Erbil relations is no exception. Improvements and deteriorations in this relationship have largely been dictated by interpersonal dynamics, such as the rapport and mutual confidence between leaders.
Iraqi Kurdistan: Priority issues for international mediation
July 10th, 2020 by MERI
The US should help create an Iraqi state at peace with all of its components. The KDP and PUK need to de-escalate and allow the KRI to speak with one voice in Baghdad & with international partners.
“We’re Real Iraqis”: Securing Roma Rights and Integration
June 18th, 2020 by MERI
This brief examines the socio-political & socio-economic circumstances of the Iraqi Roma & urge the Federal & KR Governments to prioritise addressing the marginalization of the Roma.