Past events

Join us for a screening and panel discussion of the critically acclaimed film offering lessons from Iraq on dictatorship, corruption and the long-term impacts of sanctions.

Speakers discuss the evolving energy and economic implications of the US-Israel war on Iran and its impact on regional and global markets.

Panellists discuss how axis actors are reacting, adapting, and surviving, and examine implications for the region’s political and security landscape.

This webinar will examine how cross-border movements and fragile political structures raise the stakes for Iraq’s stability.

Experts discuss the key political, security, and economic dynamics to watch in MENA in 2026.

Experts and policymakers explore the political, governance and societal implications of Iraq’s 2025 electoral outcomes.

At the seventh annual Iraq Initiative conference, Iraqi and international policymakers, experts and civil society, convene in London to explore Iraq’s trajectory in the year ahead.

Policymakers and analysts discuss the challenges, setbacks, and prospects for protest-linked legislators in driving reform and accountability.

Experts assess the strategies, alignments and geopolitical dynamics driving key actors’ approaches to a future regional order for the Middle East.

Experts discuss renewed Iraq–Kuwait tensions and their impact on Iraq’s efforts to strengthen ties with Gulf states.

Following the conclusion of the Chatham House XCEPT research initiative, this event unpacks key findings and explores how policymakers can better respond to the complex realities of a multi-aligned global order.

A panel of experts and policymakers examine Iraq’s balancing act amid changing US–Iran dynamics.