ABOUT
The Sulaimani Forum is Iraq's foremost and longest-standing
policy gathering, welcoming leaders and researchers from across the Middle East,
Europe, and the United States. Founded in 2013, the event provides an annual
opportunity for scholars, experts, and policymakers to discuss the most pressing
issues facing Iraq and the broader region. Hosted by the university's flagship
research center, the Institute of Regional and International Studies (IRIS), the
Sulaimani Forum provides a platform for high-level dialogue, empirically rigorous
research, and grassroots advocacy.
2025 FORUM
The ninth edition of the Sulaimani Forum is set to take place
on April 16 and 17, 2025, at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani. The 2025
Forum arrives amidst a new episode of conflict and instability in the Middle East,
factors that will undoubtedly bear significant immediate and long-term consequences
for Iraq and its neighboring nations. Simultaneously, the specter of climate change
and mounting water scarcity issues escalates with each passing year, underscoring
the imperative for unified action among regional countries. The Sulaimani Forum
seeks to offer a platform where such critical and time-sensitive matters can be
comprehensively discussed and effectively resolved.
