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Will Iraq Hold Early Elections? Reform at the Ballot Box

On July 13, 2020 IRIS held a webinar entitled "Will Iraq Hold Early Elections? Reform at the Ballot Box”. The discussions focused on Iraq’s parliament recently passed electoral reforms and its implications. Speakers Dr. Hussein Hindawi Advisor to the Prime Minister of Iraq Ashleigh Whelan International Republican Institute (IRI) Resident... Read More

Iraq’s Economy: Spotlight on Oil and Gas

On April 20, 2020, IRIS held a webinar entitled Iraq’s Economy: Spotlight on Oil and Gas . The discussion focused on Iraq's economy amidst falling oil prices and additional pressures from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Speakers Ahmed Tabaqchali IRIS Senior Fellow Samya Kullab Iraq Correspondent for Associated... Read More

The Coronavirus: A Challenge for Local & Regional Health Policy

On February 27, 2020 IRIS hosted Dr Nawroz Saeed, the Manager of the response to Coronavirus in Sulaimani Province, for an interview and discussion. Saeed spoke about the challenge that the outbreak poses for local & regional health policy. Key Takeaways: 1) The heightened concern about Coronavirus in Sulaimani Province... Read More

The Political Economy and Economic Decision Making of Iraqi IDPs

On February 17, 2020, IRIS hosted a policy roundtable discussion with Joshua Stacey of Social Inquiry. Mr. Stacy presented data from a report conducted by IOM and Social Inquiry entitled “When Affordability Matters: The Political Economy and Economic Decision Making of Iraqi IDPs.” The report highlights the diverse socio-economic factors... Read More

The Failure of Reconstruction in Iraq: Spotlight on Mosul

On November 25, 2019, IRIS hosted a panel discussion with Abdulaziz Jarba of Al-Tahreer Association for Development, Dr. Zmkan Ali Saleem of IRIS, and Dr. Mahmood Azo of Mosul University entitled "The Failure of Reconstruction in Iraq: Spotlight on Mosul." The panel was chaired by IRIS Director, Dr. Mac Skelton... Read More

Iraq Protests: State Violence and The Challenge of Reform

On November 11, 2019, IRIS hosted a roundtable discussion with Simona Foltyn of France 24 English, Faris Kamal Nadhmi of Salahaddin University, and Dr. Renad Mansour of Chatham House and IRIS entitled "Iraq Protests: State Violence & The Challenge of Reform." The event was chaired by IRIS Director Dr. Mac... Read More

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