Publications
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Will there be a ceasefire in Gaza?
Author and Researcher: Heydar Alkhafaji In recent weeks, Israel has received Hamas’s response to a proposal announced by US President Joe Biden at the end of May that includes the release of some 120 hostages held in Gaza and a…
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Security in contemporary political conflicts
Achieving security is at the forefront for decision-making officials and policymakers across many countries, as security is one of the main objectives of public policy and a foundation for the stability of societies and the achievement of wide-ranging development. The…
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The new world order and the era of equality in economics and security
Author and researcher: Heydar Alkhafaji In economics, the term economic equality refers to the pursuit of a more equitable distribution of wealth and equal opportunities for all in terms of education, health, income and work as well as other aspects…
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Iraqi Private Sector Development: Challenges and Opportunities
Author and researcher: Husein Haidar Introduction Iraq is one of the most oil-dependent countries in the world, with oil revenues accounting for more than 99% of exports, 85% of the government’s budget, and 42% of gross domestic product (GDP) over…
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Saudi Ambassador visits Karbala, Iraq
In an unprecedented step… Saudi Ambassador visits Karbala, Iraq The recent visit of Saudi Ambassador to Iraq, Abdulaziz Al-Shammari, to the shrine of Imam Hussain (PBUH) in Karbala on May 13, 2024, marks an important and unprecedented step in Saudi…
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The interdependence between military might and economic power and its impact on Iraqi politics
Author and researcher: Heydar Alkhafaji The relationship between the different dimensions of public policy leads to either the overall success of the policy program or its failure, sometimes even resulting in the collapse of the entire governance system. This relationship…
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Prospects of Iraqi-Turkish relations following President Erdogan’s visit
Turkish President Recep Tayyib Erdogan’s recent visit to Baghdad was an important step towards developing relations between Türkiye and Iraq, with the consolidation of political and diplomatic channels and agreement on sustainable solutions to the outstanding issues between the two…
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Iraq’s position on the issue of Climate Change
How do the inhabitants of the Middle East view the phenomenon of climate change during the month of March? According to data published by Axios, 2024 is expected to be alarmingly hotter than 2023 and this is despite the fact…
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Population growth rate poses a major challenge for Iraq
Author: Heydar Alkhafaji Rapid demographic growth coupled with a population explosion are important issues facing many countries, not least Iraq. Rapid population growth poses a challenge to a country’s economy and sustainable development and can comprehensively impact living standards as…
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The use of artificial intelligence in the field of foreign policy
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a fast-growing technology field that has attracted the attention of commercial investors, the defence industry, policymakers, international competitors and adversaries, alike. AI has the ability to analyse copious amounts of data and information in a relatively…
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