Confessionalism and Electoral Prospects in Iraq
March 26th, 2018 by Yasir Kuoti
” given the unpopularity of Iraq’s political class, no single alliance is expected to win a majority of parliamentary seats, forcing the formation of a grand-coalition government”
Post-Crises Prospects for Reconciliation in Iraq: A Kurdish-Shi’ite Debate in Najaf
March 19th, 2018 by MERI
“We can’t call Iraq a federal state when there is only one federal region”. Baghdad needs to develope a national reconciliation strategy among the country’s various ethno-religious & social groups, through dialogue and trust-building.
Displacement-Emigration-Return: Understanding Uncertainty in Iraq
January 25th, 2018 by Irene Costantini
The findings stress the destabilizing and traumatic effects of displacement and the urgency of addressing them
Anti-Corruption Efforts in Iraq
January 16th, 2018 by MERI
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
November 6th, 2017 by MERI
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.
Perceptions of EU Crisis Response in Iraq
November 5th, 2017 by Khogir Wirya
This report examines perceptions of local actors towards EU’s crisis response mechanisms in Iraq.
After the Kurdistan Referendum: Iraq’s Road to Reconciliation
October 24th, 2017 by MERI
The Kurdistan referendum has opened the way for Baghdad and Erbil to prioritise serious negotiations.
The Yazidis: Perceptions of Reconciliation and Conflict
October 11th, 2017 by Khogir Wirya
This report focuses on the Yazidi community and their perceptions on conflicts and future reconciliation following the Islamic States invasion in 2014
MERI Debate on the Referendum for Independence
October 10th, 2017 by MERI
MERI hosted a roundtable event for diplomats, policymakers, and experts to discuss Kurdistan’s independence referendum and its consequences for the region.
The Christians:Perceptions of Reconciliation and Conflict
September 17th, 2017 by Khogir Wirya
Inter and intra-communal rivalries have caused grave instability among the Christians. Left unaddressed, the conflicts become protracted, causing further instability and onward migration.