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.

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.

As Iraq braces for a turbulent 2025, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani addresses the current state of affairs and share his projections for the future of both Iraq and the Middle East.

Our sixth annual Iraq Initiative conference will convene Iraqi and international policymakers, experts and civil society in London to discuss the critical questions for Iraq’s future, and the country’s trajectory in the year ahead.

Our flagship conference convenes policymakers, analysts, academics and civil society to discuss critical questions for Iraq and the country’s trajectory in the year ahead.

A panel of Iraqi and international officials and experts discuss the legacy of the 2003 invasion.

Policymakers, analysts, academics, and activists examine the past year’s developments in Iraq and explore the potential trajectory of the country.

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani discusses the challenges and obstacles to reform in Kurdistan

Speakers at this event analyse recent developments in Iraq’s politics, economy, environment and society, and share insights into what the future might look like.

This webinar will reflect on the events of election day and what it all means for the government formation process. 

Analysing new research which puts the dynamics of corrupt political power-sharing practices in Iraq under the microscope.