Enhancing Participation of Najaf Youth in Politica...
This article is part of a series highlighting the work of five inspiring and capacity-building initiatives the young civic activists…
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Civil Society Partners Lead Nationwide Campaign to...
Following decades of authoritarian rule, Iraq is striving to build resilient democratic institutions. Prior to 2003, Iraq’s civic space was…
IRI Jordan Poll Shows Uncertainty over Rights, Sat...
Amman, Jordan – A new nationwide public opinion poll in Jordan released by the International Republican Institute’s (IRI) Center for Insights in Survey Research (CISR) shows a lack of…
One Year After Mahsa Amini’s Death, IRI Stands in ...
In early September last year, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini traveled to Tehran, Iran to visit her family. Iran’s morality police stopped…
Civic Activists Build Bridges Between Communities ...
Led by passionate youths with minimal prior civic or political experience, the October 2019 nationwide protests in Iraq shifted the…
IRI Jordan Poll Shows Most Believe Country is Movi...
Amman, Jordan – A newly released nationwide public opinion poll in Jordan by the International Republican Institute’s (IRI) Center for Insights and Survey Research (CISR) shows a majority of…
Tunisia’s Election is a Wake-Up Call
“Tunisia’s parliamentary election on Dec. 17 — the first since President Kais Saied’s power grab that reversed the course of…
Could Women and Gen Z Bring Down the Iranian Regim...
“The stunning courage shown by Iran’s young World Cup team in support of the ongoing protest movement exemplifies the bankruptcy…
Can a New President Save Lebanon?
“Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun recently vacated the presidency after six years in office, leaving behind constitutional chaos and a political vacuum at…
Will the IMF Deal Break or Make Tunisia’s Leadersh...
“Tunisia’s leaders trumpeted the news of a recent staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a $1.9 billion rescue package…
Will Iraq’s New Prime Minister Bring Change — Or M...
“After a year-long crisis in Iraq triggered by contested elections, Iraq finally has a government headed by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’…
HDP Alumni Profile: Mr. Ali Omar, Iraq
The House Democracy Partnership (HDP) is a bipartisan commission of the U.S. House of Representatives that works directly with 22…