Report on the perspectives and priorities of Iraq’s international partners in the country. With the US, EU and Italian Ambassadors.

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The roles of regional and international actors, particularly Russia and Iran, in Iraq’s neighborhoods and their engagement with both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

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This dialogue with PM Masrour Barzani focused on the KRG’s strategy on a number of complex issues, including engagement with Baghdad, institutional reform and governance.

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Experts & policy makers addressed the fragility of the Iraqi state by identifying structural gaps and proposing practical policy solutions.

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Qubad Talabani and Jeanine Plasschaert debated the challenge of governance and reform in both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. Summary Report & Video:

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Making Iraq Work for All

January 29th, 2023 by MERI

A debate on the challenges of ‘making Iraq work for all’, from the perspective of the President of Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani

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A frank, objective and practical debate on guaranteeing the rights of Yezidis, Christians and other ethno-religious minorities in Iraq.

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The new government of Iraq is facing major challenges that require urgent solutions. This international policy workshop brain-stormed these challenges & offered practical recommendations.

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This field study underlines that building resilience against VE is a long-term process, requires building intra- & inter-community trust, & trust between people & the authorities.

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In his quest for ultimate power, Al-Sadir lost yet another battle. But, not to be underestimated, he has not lost the war. Policy recommendations for stakeholders

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