Quality Assurance – A Workshop for Special Police Units
October 27th, 2014 by MERI
MERI hosted a workshop on quality assurance with police officers from special units combating domestic violence. This workshop is part of our Preventing Violence Against Women project.
Countering ISIS: Predicaments and Prospects
October 22nd, 2014 by Farhan Siddiqi
Stymied by internal divisions, the Coalition needs to prioritize ISIS as the biggest threat facing the Middle East
MERI Security and Political Briefing
October 16th, 2014 by MERI
The latest information and analysis of the ISIS war and its political and economic implications were presented. See report.
Countering Terrorism Through Nation-Building
October 5th, 2014 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
On its own, the Middle East will not stabilize or pacify. The US & local leaders must invest in nation-building, education & civil society.
The Game has Changed; Action is Needed
September 13th, 2014 by Samuel Morris
US strikes against Islamic State fighters heading towards Erbil will not make a significant impact against a group that can fight across multiple fronts in multiple countries.
The Kirkuk Policy debate
September 4th, 2014 by MERI
With the facts on the ground drastically altered, MERI aimed to provide a fresh perspective on the situation in Kirkuk.
Turkey, Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government
August 28th, 2014 by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen
The Sunnis have lost their constituency to ISIS, the Kurds lost faith in Iraq. Can Haidar Al-Abadi win everyone’s trust, form his Government and save Iraq’s unity?
Meeting to Discuss KRG – Baghdad Relations
August 21st, 2014 by MERI
In light of the current political situation, MERI’s latest event was held to discuss the KRG – Baghdad relationship.
New project on mitigation policies for the refugee crisis
August 19th, 2014 by MERI
MERI has initiated an ambitious study examining the economic, security and social impacts of the current refugee and internally displaced people (IDPs) crisis in the Kurdistan region.
New project on Preventing Violence Against Women (PVAW)
August 10th, 2014 by MERI
MERI has initiated a new project on preventing violence against women aiming to help combat gender-based violence in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.