Hezbollah: The Rise and Influence of a Militant Model in Lebanon
As Lebanon and the broader region face escalating conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, Dr. Adel Bakawan examines the origins and development of Hezbollah.
Iraqi Government Challenges UNAMI’s Presence: What Are the Implications?
With the recent controversy surrounding the future of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), journalist Mohamad Al-Basem presents a detailed account of the evolving events, offering insights into the diverse perspectives at play.
Yezidis in Iraq: Demographic Islamisation, Internal Divisions, and Drivers of Perpetual Genocide
In this article, Majid Hassan Ali explores the origins of the divisions and exclusion of the Yezidi minority in Iraq. He details the factors that led to the genocide of this people and offers an analysis of the Iraqi political landscape in relation to their political participation.
Local Elections in Iraq: Reality and Implications
Iraq is preparing for local elections on December 18, amidst unstable political, security, and economic conditions. Despite these challenges, the Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s government has been keen on providing all necessary resources to ensure the success of the electoral process. This commitment was emphasized in the government program announced after receiving parliamentary confidence. […]
From Federalism to Confederalism, a possible solution to Iraq’s crisis?
Earlier this month, EISMENA in coordination with the University of Soran and Science Po Grenoble organised a conference in Erbil, Iraq on the Kurdish Question in the Middle East. Philippe Destatte described how Belgian coexistence operated through the country’s institutional and political practices.