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flaring of natural gas in iraq
Burning excess gas is fueling energy and climate crises in Iraq. Leaders are trying to harness it instead. See the challenges and possible solutions ahead.
Water diplomacy in
the land of two rivers
Iraq has been afflicted by severe water shortages. This report delves into Iraq’s relationship with upstream neighbors Turkiye, Iran, and Syria, shedding light on the country’s water disputes amid an unfolding climate crisis.
Charting a Nationalist and Secular Iraqi State: The Road Ahead
Young people are changing Iraq. But what kind of state do they want? Read the results of our latest national survey of 1,062 eligible Iraqi voters ages 18 – 40 on their views toward religion and a secular state.
briefing paper on climate change and resource management in iraq
Iraqis are taking the initiative to address the impacts of climate change and poor resource management on Iraqi families. This brief will examine the far-reaching problems and offer recommendations for policy and local action.
The long game: Iraq's "tishreen" movement
and the struggle for reform
A rare ground-level glimpse into the popular Tishreen movement for reform in Iraq. The report includes focus groups with Tishreen and Kurdish activists, a national survey of public opinion, an analysis of social media, and dozens of in-depth interviews.
المباراة الطويلة: حركة تشرين في العراق والنضال من أجل الإصلاح
لمحة نادرة عن حركة تشرين الشعبية للإصلاح في العراق. يتضمن التقرير مجموعات تركيز مع تشرين ونشطاء أكراد ، واستطلاع رأي وطني ، وتحليل لوسائل التواصل الاجتماعي ، وعشرات المقابلات المعمقة
Peacebuilding with digital media
training manual
This comprehensive manual is for change-makers who want to use social media to bridge divides. It covers peacebuilding strategy, video content production, audience engagement and growth, and online safety.
دليل تدريبي حول بناء السلام بوسائل الإعلام الرقمية
هذا الدليل الشامل مخصص لصناع التغيير الذين يرغبون في استخدام وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي لسد الانقسامات. ويغطي استراتيجية بناء السلام ، وإنتاج محتوى الفيديو ، وإشراك الجمهور ونموه ، والسلامة على الإنترنت
National survey of iraqi voters
EPIC’s nation-wide public opinion survey of 1,068 Iraqi voters in all of Iraq’s provinces. The survey predicted outcomes of the October 2021 election that major media outlets missed, such as parliamentary gains for candidates associated with the Tishreen reform movement.
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briefing paper on climate change and resource management in iraq
Iraqis are taking the initiative to address the impacts of climate change and poor resource management on Iraqi families. This brief will examine the far-reaching problems and offer recommendations for policy and local action.
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latest news & analysis from iraq
ISHM: September 3 – 10, 2026
Key Takeaways: POLITICS: Media Network Faces Crackdown; Parliament Prepares New Counter-Terrorism Law; Zaidi Heads to Paris and Berlin Next Week – On September 7, Iraqi authorities arrested political television host Qusay Shafiq over alleged extortion and bribery. Communications Minister Mustafa Sanad said Shafiq was arrested “in the act,” while footage circulated online purportedly showing Shafiq discussing a “gift” with an unidentified person. Separately, Iranian authorities detained Bilal al-Maliki, the owner of Iraq al-Hadath television channel, which broadcasts Shafiq’s political program, and then transferred him to Iraqi authorities. A company office belonging to Maliki and his Baghdad residence were also raided. Meanwhile, Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission suspended Iraq al-Hadath’s “Voice of the People” program for 90 days and barred its presenter from appearing in the media for the same period for allegedly breaching broadcasting rules concerning false information, without offering detials. On September 9, the Iraqi parliament conducted a first