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    Governance, constitution and law

    The Crisis of Iraqi Government Formation and the Available Constitutional and Political Options

    Dr. Raad Sami Al-Tamimi / Senior Political Adviser / Independent High Electoral Commission Note: The views expressed in this study are personal and do not represent the position of any official body. Dr. Faiq Zaidan, President of the Supreme Judicial Council, published an article entitled "The Sin of the Incorrect Interpretation...

    Economic Policies in the Electoral Programs for the October 2025 Elections in Iraq

    Dr. Abbas Kazem Al-Daami – College of Administration and Economics, University of Karbala Summary There are no reliable sources indicating the electoral programs of Iraqi blocs or their candidates for 2025, whether related to their political, economic, or social agendas. Most current electoral programs are inconsistent or insufficient in...

    The Upcoming Iraqi Elections: Between Women’s Empowerment and the Voice of Youth – Toward a New Political Equation

    Hussein Abu Al-Subah / Researcher The Iraqi political arena is preparing for a new electoral cycle that brings renewed challenges related to the participation of historically marginalized groups in the democratic process, chief among them, women and youth. Despite the passage of more than two decades since the establishment of...

    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...

    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...