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    A Small Voice in a Game of Giants: Manipulating the Christian Quota in Iraq

    Dr. Saad Salloum/ Professor of International Relations, College of Political Science, Al-Mustansiriya University.   In my intervention during the conference organized by the General Directorate of Syriac Culture in the Kurdistan Region in 2024, I drew upon Dostoevsky’s immortal novel The Brothers Karamazov to describe the relationship of Christians in Iraq...

    Transformations of Electoral Identity: The Triad Shaping the Political Map in the Upcoming Parliamentary Elections

    Mustafa Al-Saray / Director of Research and Studies at Al-Bayan Center for Studies and Planning; Researcher and Academic in Political Science / University of Baghdad The concept of electoral identity is not yet firmly established, as it has not gained widespread use in either the academic or political spheres. It...

    Results of the Center’s Survey on the 2025 Parliamentary Elections

    Al-Bayan Center for Studies and Planning has announced the results of a public opinion survey conducted on the 2025 parliamentary elections, focusing on voter participation rates and voting intentions. The survey encompassed diverse segments of Iraqi society through a structured questionnaire consisting of eleven main questions, administered to 3,000 respondents....

    Parliamentary Performance of the Council of Representatives in Its Fifth Legislative Term: An Analysis of the Legislative Gap and Parliamentary Oversight Index

    Dr. Sabreen Sattar Jabbar / Researcher The parliamentary system is among the most widely adopted forms of governance worldwide and is considered one of the most effective in upholding democratic principles. Within such systems, the legislative body serves as a core official institution, essential for building democratic governance and revitalizing...

    Al-Bayan Center Publishes the 26th Edition of “Al-Bayan Monitor”

    Al-Bayan Center for Studies and Planning has released the 26th edition of its acclaimed periodical, Al-Bayan Monitor. The publication remains committed to its mission of tracking and analyzing key issues addressed by leading global think tanks and research institutions, with a particular emphasis on topics relevant to Iraq. This latest...

    Al-Bayan Center Publishes the 22nd Edition of “Al-Bayan Monitor” Periodical

    Al-Bayan Center for Studies and Planning has issued the 22nd edition of its renowned periodical, Al-Bayan Monitor. This publication focuses on tracking key topics explored by leading global think tanks and research institutions, particularly in relation to Iraq. This edition features a comprehensive review of developments during January 2025, including studies...

    Iraq and Foreign Policy Paths Towards Post-Assad Syria

    Firas Elias / Professor of Strategy at the University of Mosul The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime in early December has ushered in a new regional reality. Regional countries, including Iraq, have begun to assess the areas of gain and loss resulting from the collapse of Assad’s regime....

    Al-Bayan Center Publishes the 21 Edition of “Al-Bayan Monitor” Periodical

    Al-Bayan Center for Studies and Planning has issued the 21 edition of its renowned periodical, Al-Bayan Monitor. This publication focuses on tracking key topics explored by leading global think tanks and research institutions, particularly in relation to Iraq. This edition features a comprehensive review of developments during December of 2024,...

    The New Generation Movement: A Threat to the KDP and the PUK, or Just Another Gorran?

    Ali Mubarak Abdul Nabi / Researcher The parliamentary elections in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq represent a pivotal political event, reflecting significant transformations in the local political landscape. These elections showcase intense competition among various parties seeking to shape governance and influence the Kurdistan region’s policies. Despite the longstanding dominance...

    Al-Bayan Center Publishes the Twentieth Edition of “Al-Bayan Monitor” Periodical

    Al-Bayan Center for Studies and Planning has issued the Twentieth edition of its renowned periodical, Al-Bayan Monitor. This publication focuses on tracking key topics explored by leading global think tanks and research institutions, particularly in relation to Iraq. This edition features a comprehensive review of developments during November of 2024,...