Levant & Iraq Forum: Amman Conference Proceedings
July 27th, 2025 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
A consortium of regional and European think tank leaders met to address the regional challenges including fragmentation, conflict, and underdevelopment
German Policy Towards Iraq: Dialogue with Amb C. Hohmann
April 22nd, 2025 by MERI
International partners can support and collaborate, but they cannot chart the course.
The Turkish-Kurdish Peace Process and Its Regional Implications
February 24th, 2025 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
The new Erdogan-Ocalan initiative to end a five-decade-long conflict has the potential to reshape the dynamics of the Middle East.
Current Dynamics in Syria and the Way Forward
January 20th, 2025 by Khogir Wirya
Recent events in Syria represent a turning point in the history of the Middle East, where internal dynamics are intertwined with regional and international ones.
Without a Federation Council, State-building in Iraq remains elusive
February 29th, 2024 by MERI
The unicameral legislature’s dominance has contributed to the country’s fragility, but a constitutionally mandated solution to this problem already exists
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq in a Turbulent Neighbourhood: Visions & Directions
April 22nd, 2025 by MERI
An insightful policy debate with President of Kurdistan Region of Iraq on local, national and international political dynamics
Reforming Iraq’s Financial System: The role of the Central Bank
April 21st, 2025 by MERI
A policy debate with Ali Al-Alaq, Governor of Central Bank on Iraq’s financial future and the prospect of structural reforms
Navigating Iraq’s Transition Towards Sovereignty and Sustainable Development
April 21st, 2025 by MERI
After 21 Years of Mediating Dialogue: What is next for UNAMI? A policy debate with the Head of UNAMI and SRSG
A Policy Debate with Ammar al-Hakim
April 20th, 2025 by MERI
The political leaders’ vision for state-building in Iraq amidst the evolving political dynamics
The Role of the Iraqi Al-Azim Alliance and Sunni Representation in Post-ISIS Iraq
April 22nd, 2025 by MERI
While federalism is a constitutional right, Al-Samarai personally disfavors this option.