As Iraq’s new parliament and government come to power, fresh leadership presents Iraq with the opportunity to overcome these obstacles and make progress by developing its economy, increasing security, and strengthening governance and social services.
On March 29, we spoke with Iraq’s new speaker of the Council of Representatives, Mohammed al-Halbousi, about the newly formed parliament’s priorities, the ongoing battle against violent extremism, and his vision for peace and stability.
Speakers: Nancy Lindborg President, U.S. Institute of Peace
His Excellency Mr. Mohammed Al-Halbousi Speaker, Council of Representatives, Republic of Iraq
On July 11, USIP, the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, and one of the report’s co-publishers — the International Organization for Migration —...
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On May 21 there was a provocative town hall debate with foreign policy experts Kenneth Pollack, from the American Enterprise Institute, the National Defense...