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The Mediterranean Institute for Regional Studies (MIRS) is an academic non-governmental organization that focuses on research in the field of public policy and considers itself an essential aspect of work to study energy security,

KRI Election Campaign and Iraq's Resistance Front: Dividing the Kurdistan Region into Two Administrations

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10/10/2024 1:21:00 PM

The Iraqi Resistance Front, which includes Hashd al-Shaabi, has launched around 200 attacks on Israeli targets and coalition forces in the region over the past year. Israel’s direct objective has now shifted to delivering a decisive blow to the Islamic Republic of Iran. The stark reality is that the Iraqi federal government is unable to control its Shiite militias, which claim to follow the directives of Iran's Supreme Leader. Ironically, these militias essentially operate as extensions of the I

The true image of Iraq: Services, economy, capable security forces

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9/30/2024 12:49:00 PM

Anyone who reads the article by Michael Knights, a researcher at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, titled “Watergate Scandal in Iraq and Its Implications for U.S.-Iraq Relations,” will find three main points:

The Battle for the BRICS

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9/24/2024 7:15:00 PM

Putin will be able to claim that despite the West’s best efforts to isolate Russia after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, his country not only is far from being an international pariah but also is now a pivotal member of a dynamic group that will shape the future of the international order. That message is not mere rhetorical posturing, nor is it simply a testament to the Kremlin’s skillful diplomacy with non-Western countries or to those countries’ self-interested, pragmatic engagement with

U.S. Uses Two Key Strategies To Keep Iran from Escalating Attacks on Israel

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9/24/2024 6:49:00 PM

From the moment that Iranian proxy terrorist organisation Hamas launched multiple coordinated attacks on Israel on 7 October last year, the primary fear of further escalation in the region has centred on how Iran might escalate the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. On 13 April, Iran directly attacked Israel from its own territory for the first time in a series of missile and drone launches following the Israeli bombing of the Iranian embassy in Syria.

Balancing Technological Support and Personal Endeavors

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5/8/2024 6:07:00 AM

Numerous jokes are circulating within my family about my grandparents or their siblings when they were first introduced to the radio or other technological devices. Some of them might have been exaggerated with elements of truth narrated by different witnesses pieced back together to give a complete picture. My great grandmother, for instance, once wondered if the man on TV reading the news could see her. When she was told “no,” she questioned, “Then why does it seem like he's staring straight i

Kenneth Waltz’s Final Warning on Iran

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5/5/2024 1:46:00 PM

Iran’s role in the October 7th attacks was not direct, but Tehran has provided abundant financial resources to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Global affairs experts realized quickly that the potential for Iran, its proxies, and allies to be drawn into a regional coalition against Israel was dangerously high. The likelihood of regional conflagration has altered the geopolitical landscape and severely impeded global supply chain routes. Israel, a major player in the global economy, was now

Iraq Needs a New Kind of Partnership With the United States: The Path to Sustainable Cooperation

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4/12/2024 7:26:00 AM

Since then, U.S.-Iraqi relations have gone through ups and downs, periods of engagement and disengagement, with positions sometimes aligned and other times beset by tensions. Throughout, however, there has been a shared understanding among leaders of both countries that our relationship would remain a strategic priority, underpinned by shared interest and collaborative efforts to overcome difficulties.

The Federal Supreme Court’s Role in Iraq’s Eroding Democracy

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4/3/2024 12:06:00 PM

While we see numerous examples of successfully functioning constitutional courts in federal states, the current situation in Iraq may be the clearest manifestation of the danger posed by the reverse case. Iraq’s highest court is itself unconstitutional in that it was not included in Constitution’s provisions, and the court has recently deviated from its previously defined authority by working as an instrument of politics that beats down what it sees as rivals in political disagreements.

How can Natural Resources in KRG serve Education in Nation-Building?

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3/26/2024 3:09:00 PM

While natural resources can provide immediate economic benefits, education is fundamental for long-term prosperity, social development, and building resilient economies. Ultimately, a balanced approach that considers natural resources and education, along with diversification of the economy, sustainable resource management, and investment in human capital, is crucial for effective nation-building.

CONTINUED REGIONAL ESCALATION AND LIMITED US STRIKE

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2/2/2024 2:32:00 PM

Targeting the American facility on the Syrian Jordanian border and the inevitable American military response to the American soldiers killed by the attack, highlighted the urgent need for The Gulf countries to swiftly deal with any potential repercussions of the American response, which is likely to occur in Syria and Iraq. At the same time, the assessment in the region is based on dealing with the broader regional escalation in the Middle East, which is expected to continue whether the American

Before US elections, Iraq is forcing America to answer—which ‘forever war’ is worth fighting

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2/2/2024 2:17:00 PM

Early in the New Year of a new millennium, 1900, a steamer dropped anchor off the ancient city of Nuevitas in Cuba. Hundreds of eager Americans gathered on the deck under the glistening noonday sun to examine their new homeland. “They wore no uniforms, nor did they gather either guns or swords,” one contemporary witness recorded. Two years earlier, America had gone to war against Spain, grabbing Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Philippines.

The Road to Dubai

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11/27/2023 12:12:00 PM

cop 1 was held in 1995 in Berlin’s International Congress Center, a massive, metal-clad complex that looks like the set for a dystopian movie. Around nine hundred government delegates attended the weeklong negotiating session, along with about a thousand observers from non-governmental organizations. Daimler-Benz brought some electric cars to show off, while young activists brought a steamroller, to convey their opposition to cars. Delegates were invited to take a trip along the River Spree in a

Developing the public sector: What should the Kurdistan Regional Government do?

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10/25/2023 5:56:00 PM

Improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and responsiveness of government institutions and services is part of developing the public sector. A well-functioning public sector is critical for economic progress, social welfare, and good governance. Here are some essential strategies and considerations for public sector development:

Creating a More Attractive and Bold Investment Environment: what should the Kurdistan Regional Government do?

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10/18/2023 12:35:00 PM

Creating a more appealing and daring investment climate entails putting in place laws and tactics that encourage domestic and foreign investors to invest in a region or country. A favorable investment climate can result in economic growth, job creation, and prosperity. Here are some critical steps to consider:

Russia and Iraq: The 2023/24 Trade and Investment Dynamics

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10/15/2023 7:31:00 PM

Trade and investment connections between Russia and Iraq have a long and intricate history. During the Middle Ages, merchants and explorers from both regions interacted, traversing through the Volga trade route and the Caspian Sea, establishing early trade networks between what would much later become Russia and Iraq​.

The historical and contemporary fragilities of the Iraqi State

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10/6/2023 7:57:00 AM

The political system was formed based on alliance between two main components, the Kurds, and the Sunni Arabs. Most politicians and first officers of the newly established Iraqi army were Sunnis and Kurds, a remanence of the Othman Empire army. The first Iraqi army Mousa Al-Kadhim battalion was commanded by Jaafar Al Askari, who was a Kurd in the Othman army and other important politicians were Sunnis former Othman Army officers such as Noori Al Saeed.

The Role of Powerbroking in the Mediterranean Hydrocarbon Issue and Its Impact on Environmental Crisis - A Kin-State Case Dimension on Cyprus

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10/6/2023 7:38:00 AM

The Mediterranean Sea is prone to pollution as it is almost entirely enclosed by land and its warm waters need more than 80-90 years to clean and revive themselves. The dynamic environment and climate variables affect this region, known as the cradle of civilization. Many studies have examined the Mediterranean hydrocarbon issue through varying approaches that provide an understanding of how cooperation or conflict is promoted in the region. The regional security complex approach, securitization

Empowering Iraq: The $27 Billion Deal for Iraq's Energy Sufficiency

Mediterranean Institute for Regional Studies

9/17/2023 9:25:00 AM

Iraq stands to gain from fostering cooperation among its neighbors without being utilized as a proxy, given its strategic geographical position. This approach is the most viable solution capable of appeasing the secular factions across Iraq’s political spectrum. However, despite the notable strides in foreign relations, Iraq’s energy crisis is not rooted in any shortage of natural wealth, but in Iraq’s failure to utilize that wealth due to corruption. In order for Iraq to truly advance, it must

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