Ensuring the Protection of Minorities within the Kurdistan Region
October 12th, 2015 by MERI
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq should be proud of its reputation as a guardian of minorities, providing at risk groups with security and shelter.
Big Heart Foundation and MERI, at the crossroad for a better humanitarian response
October 7th, 2015 by MERI
“MERI’s research on building resilience among displaced and host communities will greatly inform our program planning as we are considering expanding our mission into Kurdistan Region.”
Iran’s Consul General at MERI: Your work is appreciated
October 7th, 2015 by MERI
“stability in the region can be achieved via promoting dialogue and engagement, and building confidence between stakeholders.”
The Mosul Operation: Progress and Prospects
February 1st, 2017 by MERI
MERI organised a roundtable on 26 January with top military commanders of the Nineveh liberation campaign to discuss the progress of the operation.
MERI’s Roundtable on the Electoral Law of the Kurdistan Parliament
February 6th, 2017 by MERI
MERI organised a roundtable for key Members of Parliament to discuss the current election law and the need for its amendment.
Initiating a dialogue on the future of the displaced population in the Kurdistan Region
September 20th, 2015 by MERI
MERI convened an informal round table that gathered Ministers and senior KRG representatives, heads of diplomatic missions of donor countries and members of the United Nations agencies.
USIP engages with MERI
September 20th, 2015 by MERI
“We have heard much about MERI and were keen to visit and discuss issues of mutual interest with you”
Department of Foreign Relations at MERI
September 22nd, 2015 by MERI
“Policy research institutes like MERI are indispensable to governmental institutions in democratic countries, and we would be delighted to engage in a collaborative partnership an sign an MoU with MERI”
MERI and Department of Coordination and Follow-Up discuss areas of reform and collaboration
September 20th, 2015 by MERI
MERI is welcomed by DCF to add pressure on Government institutions so that they remain focused on good governance.
Middle East in transition: can Europe shape the new order?
September 14th, 2015 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
European powers including Germany, France and the United Kingdom, most affected by the descent of the Middle East into chaos, have nevertheless followed the US lead in every action.