Securing the Participation of Women in Iraq’s Reconciliation Program
January 8th, 2020 by Kristin Perry
This policy brief examines current gender deficits throughout Iraq’s reconciliation process and offers relevant recommendations.
A Decade of US & Iranian Policy Towards Iraq Will Shape 2020
January 16th, 2020 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
The latest Iran-US crisis in Iraq is not an isolated incident and will not be the last one. This policy brief reviews these powers’ policies and presents likely scenarios for 2020
Development of a National Policy on Displacement in Iraq
December 17th, 2019 by Sarah Edgcumbe
This paper analyses the contemporary displacement context of Iraq, identifies protection gaps and offers policy recommendations to national & international stakeholders.
Women in Positions of Leadership: Opportunities for Empowerment
December 11th, 2019 by MERI
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
December 10th, 2019 by MERI
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
December 8th, 2019 by MERI
The external perspectives of the current socio-political and security crisis in Iraq
The Middle East in a Crystal Ball: Trajectories and Predictions
December 8th, 2019 by MERI
The recent geopolitical developments in Iraq and Northern Syria, and how regional powers might influence the next evolution of the Middle East.
The New KRG Cabinet: Visions and Strategies for the Next Four Years
December 5th, 2019 by MERI
Ending Wars – Winning Peace in the Middle East: The New KRG Cabinet: Visions and Strategies for the Next Four Years (Panel 9, MERI Forum 2019).
Erbil-Baghdad Relations: Addressing Root Causes of Conflict
December 3rd, 2019 by MERI
The KRI’s share of the federal budget & oil revenue has been the most significant point of Erbil-Baghdad tension. What is how the KRG see the way forward
A Debate with the Prime Minister
December 2nd, 2019 by MERI
Visions and strategies for the KRG reform over the next four years