Pathways to Resilience for Syrian Refugees Living in Camps in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
January 31st, 2016 by MERI
A feasibility assessment on how to transform the refugee camps and the neighbouring towns into resilient communities, as part of a new longer term approach to the Syrian refugee crisis.
Addressing the Structural Weaknesses of Kurdistan Region’s Economy
January 20th, 2016 by MERI
An analysis of the major gaps in Kurdistan’s economic development and potential ways forward in terms of reinforcing initiatives aimed at private sector development; improving the functioning of the State and its budget; and transforming Kurdistan’s institutional landscape linked to the economy.
In it for the Long Haul: A New Response for IDPs in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
November 11th, 2015 by MERI
This report is a compilation and analysis of critical issues and possible next steps for dealing with the challenges posed by increasingly protracted displacement in the Kurdistan Region.
Protecting Minorities’ Rights in the Kurdistan Region: A Tailor-Made Model
October 12th, 2015 by MERI
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) should be proud of its reputation as a guardian of minorities, providing at risk groups with security and shelter.
Policy Report “The Future of Kirkuk: A Roadmap for Resolving the Status of the Province”
September 8th, 2015 by MERI
MERI’s Kirkuk Policy report outlines clear recommendations for all relevant actors with the aim of bringing the issue of their province to the fore and fostering a constructive debate on Kirkuk’s future.
Policy Note | The Middle East at Breaking Point: Turkey’s Neighbourhood Policy and the Need for Enhanced ‘Soft’ Power
January 22nd, 2015 by MERI
Is Turkey’s failure in the ME because of the changing dynamics following the Arab Spring transcending the country’s foreign policy capacity, or is it because of the under-performance of its foreign policy?