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new report:
securing iraq's water future
identifying the glaring gaps and opportunities for reform in Iraq's wastewater management
making every drop count:
Can drip irrigation save agriculture in the cradle of civilization?
six years after tishreen
What is the state of the pro-reform movement today, and what are its prospects for the future?
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. These briefs 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 نشطاء 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.
latest news & analysis from iraq
ISHM: October 1 – 8, 2026
Key Takeaways: POLITICS: Tension Rises Between Zaidi and Armed Factions Over American Flag Incident; Outline of 2027 Budget Emerges – On October 5, security forces arrested individuals involved in an incident in which military vehicles and fighters from the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) were seen passing over an American flag during a parade marking the U.S. withdrawal. A military spokesman for Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi did not reveal the number or identities of those arrested, but sources indicated that between eight and 10 individuals were arrested, including PMF personnel. Additionally, a security force dispatched from Baghdad raided the residence of the PMF’s director for ideological guidance in Basra after he organized a protest during which a portrait of Zaidi was set on fire alongside American and Israeli flags. Following the arrests, Akram al-Kabi, who leads the Kataib Sayyed al-Shuhada militia, posted a video in which he is shown walking over