Analysing the Protest Movement's Current Trajectory
Iraqi youth took to the streets this week and demanded answers from the government on numerous assassinations and disappearances of activists. Despite the formation of multiple investigative committee...
28 Maj 202137min
Media Portrayals and Iraqi Solidarity for the Palestinian Cause
The new round of violence in Palestine has captured the world's attention. Iraqis have demonstrated in support of the Palestinian people and against Israeli aggression. We hear from LA Times correspon...
21 Maj 202113min
A Primer on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence and the Yazidi Survivors Law
What are best practices for dealing with conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV)? Why is Iraq's Yazidi Survivors Law a landmark legislation and what does it offer to the victims of Daesh? Hajar Baker,...
9 Maj 202110min
How Can Iraq Upgrade Its Banking Sector?
Iraqi Voices hosts Akel Al-Ansari, a commercial banking specialist, to discuss the current state of the banking sector in Iraq and what is needed to fulfill its true potential.
24 Apr 202112min
Unpacking Iraq's 2021 Federal Budget
Iraq's parliament approved the contentious 2021 federal budget on March 31. Hassan Hadad and Ali Al-Mawlawi discuss whether the budget reflects aspirations for reform, and unpack issues around the din...
6 Apr 202115min
Examining Sistani and Najaf Through an Institutional Lens
What does Pope Francis’ meeting with Grand Ayatollah Sistani say about Najaf’s role in Iraq's political and social milieu? Iraqi Voices hosts Dr. Marsin Alshamary to shed light on the intricacies of t...
19 Mars 202118min
The Debacle Over Securing COVID-19 Vaccines for Iraq
A year into the global pandemic, several countries in the Middle East are on track to scale up vaccine rollout, but not Iraq. We examine why this is the case, with policy analyst Ali Al-Mawlawi.For ba...
12 Mars 202117min
