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Research Papers

The Sixth Goal of Sustainable Development in Iraq: Reality and Remedies

Khudair Abbas Al-Dhulaimi / Researcher Introduction In the declaration of sustainable development in 2015, when the member states of the United Nations unanimously adopted the Sustainable Development Plan for 2030 with its 17 goals, 169 targets, and 2231 indicators, it was stated: “We aspire to a world where human rights, human...

The Neural Impact of Binaural Beats: A Study on “Digital Drugs”

Saif Diaa Dair / Specialized researcher in community security studies / Postgraduate student in the Public Policy Ph.D. program - University of Al-Nahrain / Iraq Introduction Human civilization continues its journey towards progress at an accelerated pace, intertwining in its folds technology that touches all aspects of life. In the shadow...

Financial Technology in Iraq: Current Status and Future Prospects

Wafa Fawzi Introduction The post-war era in Iraq, characterized by the aftermath of conflicts and political instability, has presented a complex and challenging landscape for the country’s banking sector. Emerging from the shadows of wars and subsequent social and political upheavals, Iraqi financial institutions have faced numerous challenges. These challenges include...

Stumbling in Economic Reform Opportunities: An Analysis of the Impact of US Treasury Decisions on Iraq’s Recovery Efforts

Summary: - The measures taken by the US Treasury will hinder international efforts towards economic transformation in Iraq towards adopting a market economy system, making the Iraqi market less responsive to economic reform methods. - The Iraqi government will have to engage in negotiation efforts on behalf of the national private...

Iraq’s governorate council elections and capacity to develop local economies:Challenges and hoped-for role

Wajdan Falih Hassn - Professors at Maysan University Summary: - The results of the elections produced a complex political reality in which it would be difficult to achieve economic projects and programmers. Most of the parties that won the elections formulated ambitious electoral programs from an economic point of view and...

Post-mediation Iraqi-Iranian-Saudi relations: A reading on regional balances and security

Mustafa al-Saray - Director of Political Studies at Al Bayan Center for planning and studies The Iranian–Saudi agreement on 10 March last year was a major turning point in terms of bilateral relations, regional relations, and international reactions. This agreement, which took place under Chinese auspices, and Iraqi gestures, was the...

The Iraqi Dinar: Between Economic Oscillations and Political Deliberations

Hussein Sharif Naeem- Researcher Abstract: This research sheds light on the impact of political and economic events on the value of the Iraqi Dinar (IQD), leading to disruptive repercussions on the country’s financial and economic indicators. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent closure of public facilities resulted in...

The outcome of the provincial elections: The first foot is for those who master the art of the possible

Abdul Aziz Aliwi Alissawi - An academic and researcher specializing in electoral affairs and democracy studies. Introduction The simplest concept of politics for a first-stage student in a political science major is that politics in short means “the art of the possible.” Since art means a number of human actors that...

Right-wing populist parties and 2024 European Parliament elections: Opportunities and challenges

Khudair Abbas Al-Dahlaki- Researcher specializing in Shan European far-right forces Introduction The European Parliament is the largest and most important democratic legislature for the representatives of some 500 million citizens of the European Union. The European Parliamentary Assembly was established in Strasbourg, France, in the presence of 142 members on 19 March...

Analyzing Russia’s Involvement in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region’s Energy Sector

Bahrooz Jaafar holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from Cyprus International University in Nicosia, and he is also the founder and head of the Mediterranean Institute for Regional Studies. Key takeaways: Russia and Iraq have rich oil and gas resources and a common interest in fostering a favorable energy investment and...