Held under the concise slogan, ‘Solutions’, the forum aims to create awareness and direct public opinion in influencing policy making in the region. Among the attendees at the forum are a bevy of high-ranking Iraqi officials and international invitees including politicians, policy-makers and researchers from more than 9 countries.
Also taking part in the forum are major strategic centers, including but not limited to the Belgium-based International Crisis Group, the British, Chatham House, the Iranian, Institute for Political and International Studies, the United States Institute of Peace; and the Saudi-based International Institute for Iranian Studies.
The forum, which coincides with the centenary of the founding of the modern Iraqi state in 1921, provides a research and discussion platform for dealing with several topics, including Central Bank policies, Water resources and riparian countries, Security and defense systems, and on Federalism and the legislature, among others.
Speaking ahead of the forum, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD), Zaid Sabah Al-Talqani, said the participants will contribute to a large extent in directing public opinion, and influencing the path of public and private policy-making, especially with regards to our region.
For his part, the Founder and CEO of Reconnaissance Research Abdulaziz Al-Anjeri said, “We established the Iraqi Affairs Department in our center in 2020 to serve as a tributary for decision-makers and researchers in the two neighboring countries to develop a discourse that will contribute to building a mutually promising future.”
He added, “Our participation in the Al-Rafidain Forum comes as part of enhancing these goals. We also seek to build more bridges of communication with Iraq.”
RCD is one of the leading Iraqi research centers distinguished by the strength and transparency of the presentation of vital issues between the political and active elites in Iraq, and with involvement of officially accredited international institutions and organizations.
Reconnaissance Research is dedicated to strengthening Kuwait’s role as constructive international mediator, aims to promote peace and prosperity in the Gulf and beyond through open discussions, independent thought, and targeted expertise. By facilitating calm discussions on challenging issues, the Center seeks to shape a more open and more engaged world.