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    Indicators of sustainable development goals in Iraq (2016 – 2020)

    During the period 2016-2020, Iraq was able to achieve 6.5 on the Goals Progress Index. In 2016, Iraq achieved 56.6, ranking 118th out of 157 countries, advancing to 63.1 in 2020 and 113.0 out of 166 countries. It achieved a regional score from 62.3 to 66.3 at the bright...

    Fragile federal budget and contradictions in achieving sustainable development in Iraq

    The persistence of the same problems in the absence of fiscal reforms and the inability to address and confront administrative and financial corruption will undoubtedly make it inevitable that contradictions persist in the absence of sustainable development, especially as Iraq suffers from the worst performance of Gross domestic product...

    Iran’s election challenges and possible scenarios

    Over the next three weeks, Iran faces a major presidential election that will result in the appointment of a new president of the country, as incumbent President Hassan Rouhani has held office for two terms, he is unable to stand for election. This cycle of Iranian presidential elections can...

    The role of youth in peace-building processes in Iraq

    Peace is the base for the stability of States and an important foundation for the destiny of societies. And in its absence, conflict prevails, stability disappears and opportunities for development from education and health are reduced. Peace is a constructive and positive step taken by actors and peace-makers to...

    Problems with the Egyptian transport sector (Egypt Railway as an example)

    Egypt Railway is the first railway to be built in Africa and the Middle East and the second worldwide after the United Kingdom, which began in 1834. The railway lines were extended to the Suez/Alexandria Line, but work was suspended due to several political matters; The first railway line...

    Confusion and discord. Understanding the failures of Iraq’s decentralized government project

    By most measures, Iraq's experience in decentralization has been very disappointing. The delegation of authority to local constituencies that officially began in 2015 has not resulted in any significant improvements in the delivery of services at the local level, or in a clear change in central governance. By examining...

    Shat Al Arab the ongoing dispute between Baghdad and Tehran

    Shatt al - Arab is one of the most important aspects of the relationship between Baghdad and Tehran. It is seen as a geo-economic political arena, and opening this file would consolidate the two countries' relationship or drag them into a potential clash for a long time.  The importance of...

    The reality of health security in Iraq

    Health security in Iraq has undergone an important transformation, particularly after 2003, as it has begun to take on strategic dimensions that are influenced by the variables of the politics, social, cultural, and economics, as well as by the problems caused by the spread of diseases and epidemics. Given...

    Research centers between internal and foreign policies

    In no way can an important matter be bypassed regarding the development of the role of research centers in developed countries and the active role they are playing in internal and external policy-making, to establish the status of States and ensure their success at both the internal and foreign...

    Role of renewable energy auctions in promoting the reality of electricity in Iraq (Brazil as a model)

    At the beginning of the second millennium, the world witnessed tremendous developments in energy technology, including those that helped to uncover the vast oil and natural gas resources in North America. In addition, the emergence of this technology is promising news suggesting that a new era of energy abundance...