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Most contemporary wars are intrastate conflicts, with intimate regional connections and far-reaching consequences. They often involve a combination of state, non-state and quasi-state security forces, and take place in an urban theatre. This context requires detailed local knowledge to make sense of the way conflict is triggered, sustained and prevented. IRIS aims to shed light on the local nuances of conflict, peace and protection in Iraq and thereby encourage local ownership of security sector processes.
We examine four contemporary peace and security challenges:
- Non-state armed groups and hybrid security forces
- Security sector reform, including demobilization, disarmament and reintegration
- The security-development nexus
- Understanding local conflict dynamics in order to prevent and resolve violent conflict
Recent projects under the Peace and Security portfolio include the following:
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Post-ISIS security project (2016-2019): IRIS, the Global Public Policy institute and the Afghanistan Analysts Network are engaged in a research and knowledge sharing initiative exploring the impact of sub-state or hybrid security forces in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan.
Recent publications include:
- Toward Economic Recovery and Food Security in Post-DAESH Iraq: A Framework for Governance Moving Forward: December 2017
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IRIS Booklet Series: Post-ISIS Iraq: March 2017
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Turkish Boots on the Ground: December 2015
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Five Takeaways from the Sinjar Operation: November 2015
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Challenges and Opportunities in post-ISIS Territories: The Case of Rabia: August 2015
Recent events include:
- IRIS Hosts U.S. Consul General in Erbil, Ken Gross: November 2017
- IRIS hosts EU diplomatic representation in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq: November 2017
- Policy Roundtable: War, Health, and Refugees in Iraq: April 2017
- Working Discussion: "What comes after Mosul? Local and national security relationships, and the impact of local or non-state security force proliferation": December 2016
- War and Healthcare in Iraq: 1980-2016: December 2016
- A Discussion with Wyatt Roy, Former Australian MP: September 2016
- US Foreign Policy, Selective Engagement, and Stabilization: September 2016