The state should hold full control of arms, and attacks on embassies, consulates, government facilities and the residences of Kurdish politicians were “absolutely unacceptable.”
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The administrative deadlocked in Sinjar has been paralysing, pending a resolution. In a field study, MERI has identified and piloted a solution.
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A turning point in regional policy brainstorming. Summary report with policy recommendations
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Iraq’s central challenge is not managing crises, but building institutions strong enough to prevent them.
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In a volatile and unpredictable international system, great powers are giving up on diplomacy while middle powers are seeking alternatives
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Pursue & implement far-reaching structural reforms, including PMF integration, or risk a slide into intensified confrontation with the US
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The strategic position of the Kurdistan Region within Iraq’s evolving political landscape and the wider regional and international context
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This policy brief explores Iraq’s multifaceted response to the regional upheaval & examines the role and agency of non-state actors
MoreTopics: Iraq's and KRI's policy priorities, the future of the Levant, post-war Iraq, Economic diplomacy, state building and more...
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MERIThis MERI Forum brings together policymakers and experts to foster dialogue and collaboration in shaping policies for our shared national interest.
MERIA regional think tank network, aims to foster cooperation and inclusive policymaking to address shared challenges
MERIFour Iraq and Iran experts analyse the potential of escalation of the on-going war and its implications on Iraq & KRI
MERIWhile accountability should be a tool for reform, in Iraq it’s often wielded for political maneuvering and scoring points.
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The state should hold full control of arms, and attacks on embassies, consulates, government facilities and the residences of Kurdish politicians were “absolutely unacceptable.”
Khogir Wirya
The administrative deadlocked in Sinjar has been paralysing, pending a resolution. In a field study, MERI has identified and piloted a solution
Khogir Wirya
A turning point in regional policy brainstorming. Summary report with policy recommendations
Khogir Wirya
Iraq’s central challenge is not managing crises, but building institutions strong enough to prevent them.
Khogir Wirya
In a volatile and unpredictable international system, great powers are giving up on diplomacy while middle powers are seeking alternatives
Ramy El-Dowek
Pursue & implement far-reaching structural reforms, including PMF integration, or risk a slide into intensified confrontation with the US
Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
The strategic position of the Kurdistan Region within Iraq’s evolving political landscape and the wider regional and international context
MERI
This policy brief explores Iraq’s multifaceted response to the regional upheaval & examines the role and agency of non-state actors
Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
MERI developed & piloted the Sinjar Stakeholder Platform to depoliticize public services in the district
Khogir Wirya
The unresolved status of Kurds has been one of the principal obstacles to democratization in Turkey.
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