Violent Extremism in Mosul & the Kurdistan Region: Context, Drivers, and Public Perception
October 25th, 2022 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
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.
Global Support for Stability and State-building in Iraq
December 12th, 2021 by MERI
The policies and commitments of the US, Europeans & international coalition to stability in Iraq are debated.
Iraq and Kurdistan Region in a Complex Neighbourhood
December 16th, 2021 by MERI
Key issues & challenges facing Iraq and the KRI were discussed with President Nechirvan Barzani, including the recent elections & the KRI’s international relations.
Regional Actors in Iraq’s Neighbourhood: Visions for Stabilisation
December 12th, 2021 by MERI
Iran and Turkey are important regional actors in the ME. Their strategies in Iraq and the region are discussed.
Global Actors in Iraq’s Neighbourhood: Policies and Long-term Strategies
December 12th, 2021 by MERI
Debating policies & long-term strategies of the US, Russia and France in Iraq’s neighbourhood.
The KRG looking forward: Strategies, Challenges and Opportunities.
December 16th, 2021 by MERI
A policy debate with the KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, covering: the KRG government reform, freedom of expression, security & budgetary issues.
State-Building in Iraq
July 4th, 2021 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
This policy report Identifies key weaknesses in the governing system, highlights the political barriers for progress; and offers policy recommendations to stakeholders.
Decentralisation in Iraq: Process, Progress & a New Tailor-Made Model
May 19th, 2020 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
In this policy report an enhanced model is proposed that builds on existing culture and understanding of decentralisation, and is designed to provide solutions for the numerous challenges Iraq currently faces
Ninewa: Initiative Mapping of Sustainable Returns & Stabilization Efforts
May 7th, 2020 by Henriette Johansen
Through an analysis of the current initiatives in Ninewa, this report highlights critical challenges relating to stabilization and the return of internally displaced persons.
Ninewa: Barriers to Return and Community Resilience – A Meta Analysis
May 7th, 2020 by Henriette Johansen
Designed to inform & enhance stakeholder policies, this meta-analysis of the vast literature on the barriers to IDP return covers important analytical and contextual gaps.