The Iraq Dialogue

Hosted by the Iraq Initiative, the Iraq Dialogue is the premier forum in Washington, DC, for examining Iraq’s role in the Middle East and the strategic choices shaping its future. The conference features a full-day public program bringing together policymakers, regional officials, and experts to assess Iraq’s political and economic transformation, its relationships with neighboring states and global partners, and the internal and external constraints shaping Iraq’s ability to navigate regional competition, economic reform, and institutional recovery.

If interested in sponsorship or speaking opportunities, please reach out to Nibras Basitkey at nbasitkey@atlanticcouncil.org.

Public Event Tue, October 15, 2024 • 9:00 am ET

The trajectory of Iraq’s recovery, development, and global partnerships

A conference exploring the key challenges and opportunities in advancing the Iraqi energy sector, efforts toward sustainable economic diversification, and the evolving trajectory of US-Iraqi relations.

Energy Markets & Governance Politics & Diplomacy

Public Event Thu, October 26, 2023 • 9:00 am ET

Balancing global engagement and domestic growth: Iraq’s future in an evolving landscape

A conference exploring the key challenges and opportunities confronting Iraq’s future generations, particularly Iraq’s rising role in the international arena and the dire impact of climate change on the country.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment Iraq Middle East

Public Event Tue, October 25, 2022 • 5:00 am ET

Turmoil and transition: Iraq twenty years after the invasion

A conference exploring Iraq’s past two decades of change and upheaval and the key challenges and opportunities confronting future generations in Iraq.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment Iraq Middle East

New Atlanticist Nov 14, 2025

Experts react: How will Iraq’s parliamentary election shape the country’s politics?

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts examine what the results of Tuesday’s elections mean for the future of Iraqi politics and Baghdad’s regional role.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

Dispatches Nov 10, 2025

Dispatch from Baghdad: Don’t confuse the calm around Iraq’s election with stability

By Yerevan Saeed

Iraqi society faces several slow-burning stressors, from water and climate problems to over-centralization and narcotics trafficking.

Democratic Transitions Elections

Trackers and Data Visualizations Nov 9, 2025

Tracking Iraq’s 2025 elections and coalition building

By Victoria J. Taylor, Nibras Basitkey, and Daniah Jarrah

Keep up with what our experts want you to know about the Iraqi elections and the coalition building that follows.

Elections Iraq

The Iraq Initiative is driving policy-oriented programs and analysis that advance Iraq’s stability and sovereignty, regional integration, and democratic and economic development. It also aims to promote a strengthened US-Iraq partnership.

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