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    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...

    Digital Gap Analysis in Fragile Societies Affected by Conflicts and Wars

    Wafa’a Fawzi Hamza - Researcher This report comprehensively explores the complex dynamics of digital inequality within fragile societies. The term “digital gap” refers to the disparity between individuals or communities with access to digital technologies and those without. The report highlights disparities in digitization, opportunities, and challenges, particularly in fragile...

    Oil and gas sector in Iraq: reality and solutions

    Ali Abd al-Rahim al-Abudi - Al-Nahrain University / College of Political Science - Department of Economic Relations Summary: Although Iraq is considered a major source of crude energy, it imports oil derivatives from abroad with a financial value estimated at more than 7% of the total public government expenditures. The amount of...

    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...

    Al-Bayan Center launches the eighth issue of “Al-Bayan Observatory”

    Al-Bayan Center for Planning and Studies launched the eighth issue of the “Al-Bayan Observatory” periodical, which specializes in monitoring issues and publications of the leading international think tanks regarding Iraqi affairs. The issue includes titles published in November of 2023 for studies and research papers issued by think tanks in...

    Russian Shadow Tankers and Iraqi Oil Exports: Balancing Sanctions and Gaining a Share of the Asian Continent

    Ali Abdul-Kadhim Daadoush- Researcher on the Iraqi and International Economy Abstract: There are three systems of fleets for transporting crude oil and other petroleum products, including the White or legal fleet, which enjoys global acceptance and transparency in dealings between exporting and importing countries. The Gray and Dark fleets, constituting the...

    Al-Bayan Center launches the seventh issue of “Al-Bayan Observatory”

    Al-Bayan Center for Planning and Studies launched the seventh issue of the “Al-Bayan Observatory” periodical, which specializes in monitoring issues and publications of the leading international think tanks regarding Iraqi affairs. The issue includes titles published in October of 2023 for studies and research papers issued by think tanks...

    The creative economy and its importance in achieving sustainable development

    Nozad Abdul Rahman Al-Hiti - Professor of Political Economy - Diplomatic Institute -  Qatar Summary: At the beginning of the twenty-first century, the world witnessed steady developments that talk about a new economy «creative economy», which is different from the traditional sectors that dominated the world in the last century. The creative...

    State of the Arab Government Administration Report: Digital Transformation

    Wafaa Fawzi - Researcher The features of government administration in the modern era are formed under the influence of several main trends with different factors, including technological progress, changing citizens' expectations, and evolving societal needs. Governments that adapt to these trends are better positioned to meet the evolving needs of...

    The social fragility in Iraq and its repercussions

    Ahmed Khedair Hussein - Sociology researcher and academic. Introduction: Iraq suffers from a markedly social fragility problem, facing a growing state of social unrest and citizen-state gaps. Some of these problems are attributed to the lack of social and health protection services, the lack of job opportunities, the increased pressures caused...