The Future of Iraq: Where Is It Headed?

In this episode of Trending Echoes, host Hamad Abdulla Alhosani, Senior Researcher at TRENDS Research & Advisory, sits down with Emad Bajalan, Iraqi Kurdish politician and political commentator, for a wide-ranging discussion on Iraq’s political and security landscape. The conversation explores the role of militias, regional security, Iraq’s relations with the Gulf states and Iran, the fight against ISIS, and the far-reaching impact of corruption on governance and economic development. The episode also examines Iraq’s future, the importance of strengthening state institutions, and the lessons that can be drawn from successful regional development models.