The project supports Iraq’s transformation from a theater for proxy wars to a bridge-builder and center for regional interdependence by improving bilateral and multilateral relations with five key neighbors: Saudi Arabia, Iran, Jordan, Turkey, and Kuwait. Ongoing dialogue and policy development promote regional and bilateral cooperation across many areas, including security, politics, people-to-people relations, economics, energy, and environmental cooperation. The project is conducted in cooperation with the Center for Applied Research in Partnership with the Orient(CARPO),and is supported by the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the European Commission’s Foreign Policy Instrument (FPI).
Kawa Hassan addressed the NATO Strategic Direction South HUB (“The Hub”) in Naples, Italy on Iraq's climate related security risks.
June 28, 2019
Project aims to enhance dialogue and regional integration between Iraq and surrounding countries
June 6, 2019
The expert working group seeks to highlight the gap in climate risk-informed decision-making and strives to produce timely climate security assessments.
August 27, 2018
Identifying ways to support the Iraqis in stabilizing their state, facilitate the defeat of extremist groups like ISIS and building the basis for long term stability in the country.
June 1, 2017
This Task Force will bring together 25 top Iraq experts from around the globe who will make specific recommendations to the incoming American administration's transition team in late November 2016.
February 19, 2016