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

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

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

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

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

A policy debate with members of European Parliament Subcommittee on Security and Defence on EU-Iraq partnership: Peshmerga reform, the ISIS war and EU’s role in stabilisation

The US has a long and enduring strategic interest with Iraq and will partner with the Iraqis who want to establish a stable and strong democratic country”, said Amb. Tueller.

The policies and commitments of the US, Europeans & international coalition to stability in Iraq are debated.

Key issues & challenges facing Iraq and the KRI were discussed with President Nechirvan Barzani, including the recent elections & the KRI’s international relations.

Iran and Turkey are important regional actors in the ME. Their strategies in Iraq and the region are discussed.