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    Governance, constitution and law

    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...

    Kurds From Secession to Democratic Nation

    Brian Ahmed Zardasht / Kurdish journalist and researcher, holds a master's degree in political science.   The Kurdish issue is one of the most prominent issues in the Middle East, and the most complex, since the end of the two world wars and the end of colonialism in the region, which...

    The Evolution and Impact of Virtual / Neo Banks: Pioneering the Future of Banking

    By Murad A. Hadi Virtual banks, an innovative breed of financial institutions operating without physical branches, have revolutionized the banking landscape worldwide. This article delves into the inception, modus operandi, regulatory frameworks, and challenges surrounding these digital entities. The emergence of virtual banks marks a paradigm shift in the traditional banking...

    Post-election: (Notes that need pause)

    Imad Salah Sheikh Daoud- Professor of Public Policy and Sustainable Development, Faculty of Political Science, Al-Nahrien University A prelude: Free and fair elections are a manifestation of the success of the democratic transition and the consolidation of its working mechanisms in political systems that seek successful and effective governance. This calls...

    A brief knowledge of the stages of the electoral process in Iraq

    Ali Hussein Sufih - Political advisor in the Department of Political Parties and Organizations Affairs. Introduction: Elections in all forms are one of the most important forms of political participation and democratic transformations in the world, and they are the main means for the peaceful deliberation of power, strengthening political participation, ensuring...

    Federal Council Law: Constitutional Entitlement and Legislative Balance Requirement

    Dr. Ali Mahdi - Vice President of the Baghdad Center for Legal and Economic Development The Iraqi Constitution of 2005 stipulated the composition of the legislative authority in the House of Representatives and the Federation Council, a structure adopted by most federal countries worldwide. In this structure, the House of...

    Artificial Intelligence threatens elections integrity: «Genie» in the USA and pirates in the UK, what about Iraq?!

    Abdul Aziz Aliwi Al-Issawi Introduction  The 2017 Global “Artificial Intelligence” Summit represented a broad debate about AI's abilities to impact change promoted initially as an attempt to employ data and statistics for the common good, this was followed by numerous conferences and discussions aimed at developing the AI capabilities to achieve...

    Al-Bayan Center launches a draft strategy for dialogue and participation in Iraq

    Ali Taher Al-Hammood – Executive director at Al-Bayan Center for Planning and Studies Ali Abdulhadi Al-Ma’mory – Researcher Al-Bayan Center for Studies and Planning launched a draft strategy for dialogue and participation in Iraq in cooperation with the German organization GIZ. The draft is a result of many months of dialogues,...

    Party action in Iraq to where?

    Khudair Abbas Al-Dahlaki - PhD Program - Al-Nahrin University. introduction First of all, it must be confirmed. that dealing with this issue is based on national motivations and a sense of responsibility in criticizing the mechanisms of party action in Iraq. Iraq is one of the first countries in the Arab...

    Postal Voting and Increasing Voter Participation: Successful Experiences and Lessons Learned in Iraq

    Abdelaziz Aliwi Al-Issawi - researcher Introduction: Some countries have adopted postal voting as a means to increase voter participation, overcome obstacles faced on election day, and boost voter turnout. Among these countries are the United States, a well-established democracy, as well as Switzerland, Canada, Estonia, and others, which believe that...