Women Empowerment in Institutional Leadership
This policy debate focused the relatively weak participation of women in decision-making in Iraq and Kurdistan Region, and how to address the gap
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Without a Federation Council, State-building in Iraq remains elusive
The unicameral legislature’s dominance has contributed to the country’s fragility, but a constitutionally mandated solution to this problem already exists
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Unaccountability: The Challenge of Pursuing Reform in Iraq
While accountability should be a tool for reform, in Iraq it’s often wielded for political maneuvering and scoring points.
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Education and Employment: Critical for Securing Peace for Gypsies in Iraq
Gypsies have been living in Iraq & KRI for centuries, adding to the country’s diversity. This comparative analysis examines experiences of conflict, displacement & post-conflict priorities of Gypsies & offers recommendations.
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Expelling US forces from Iraq will be bad for all stakeholders – including Iran
Baghdad needs to maintain western troop presence as well as keep Tehran on side. There is a way forward.
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Iraq’s Energy Priorities: Oil, Gas and Renewables
In this panel discussion, Policy makers and leaders in the industry focused on the challenges and opportunities facing Iraq in the energy sector.
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Decentralization or Re-centralization: That’s the Question
This policy debate examined the mode of governance in Iraq, zeroing in on the ideal scenario that could suit Iraq in light of its constitutionally stated federal nature and the diversities it enjoins.
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The Al-Sudani Cabinet: Pledges, Progress & Prospects
In this policy debate, the challenges and achievements of the incumbent Al-Sudani government was critically appraised, a year after its inauguration.
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Unaccountability: The Challenge of Pursuing Reform in Iraq
While accountability should be a tool for reform, in Iraq it’s often wielded for political maneuvering and scoring points.
MERIIraq Forum opening remarks
Iraq Forum is a unique platform in Baghdad for national and international stakeholders to share their visions, debate strategies, and offer bold and necessary policy recommendations designed to tackle the country’s major challenges.
MERIUnderstanding the roots of Kurdish resilience to violent extremism in Iraq
What are the reasons behind the limited impact of violent extremism and the Islamic State in the Kurdistan region of Iraq?
MERIIraq Forum 2023
The Iraq Forum is a new Baghdad-based platform for policy debates; organised by MERI in partnership with Iraq Institute for Dialogue and Al-Nahrain Centre for Strategic Studies
MERIThe US is Here to Stay
The special policy debate was dedicated to discussing US policy in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, following a visit by a high-level US delegation to Baghdad and Erbil.
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Without a Federation Council, State-building in Iraq remains elusive
The unicameral legislature’s dominance has contributed to the country’s fragility, but a constitutionally mandated solution to this problem already exists
Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
Women Empowerment in Institutional Leadership
This policy debate focused the relatively weak participation of women in decision-making in Iraq and Kurdistan Region, and how to address the gap
MERI
Education and Employment: Critical for Securing Peace for Gypsies in Iraq
Gypsies have been living in Iraq & KRI for centuries, adding to the country’s diversity. This report examines experiences of conflict, displacement & post-conflict priorities of Gypsies.
Sarah Edgcumbe
Expelling US forces from Iraq will be bad for all stakeholders – including Iran
Baghdad needs to maintain western troop presence as well as keep Tehran on side. There is a way forward
Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
Iraq’s Energy Priorities: Oil, Gas and Renewables
Policy makers and experts discussed the challenges and opportunities facing Iraq in the energy sector
MERI
Decentralization or Re-centralization: That’s the Question
This policy debate examined the mode of governance in Iraq, zeroing in on the ideal scenario that could suit Iraq in light of its constitutionally stated federal nature and the diversities it enjoins.
MERI
The Al-Sudani Cabinet: Pledges, Progress & Prospects
In this policy debate, the challenges and achievements of the incumbent Al-Sudani government was critically appraised, a year after its inauguration.
MERI
Nineveh: People’s Needs, Aspirations and Perceptions
In this panel, discussions focused on Nineveh people’s needs, aspirations, and perceptions of governance in the province.
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Sinjar Agreement: Progress and Barriers
An in-depth analysis of the challenges and opportunities surrounding the implementation of the Sinjar Agreement, with Rebar Ahmed, the KRG Minister of Interior, and Claudio Cordone, the Deputy SRSG
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Institutionalisation of Federal-Regional Relations: A Process Long Overdue
An open and comprehensive debate with Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region on the challenges facing the KRI and Iraq.
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