As Baghdad celebrates 'dual victory', protesters vow to overthrow entire political elite

Resignation of premier and football victory provide respite to protesters grief over slain comrades

The Death of Anglo-American Conservatism

The conservatism of Edmund Burke has long served as a source of frustration for radicals, and as a necessary restraint against destructive root and branch reforms.

Iraq’s Prime Minister Faces Old Challenges to Deliver on Reform

In his first hundred days on the job, Adel Abdul Mahdi has hit entrenched political roadblocks to choosing cabinet ministers and changing a system of political patronage.

Mahathir’s reforms could put Saudi Arabia and the UAE on the spot

Newly elected Malaysian Prime Minister Mohammed Mahathir is adopting policies that could reshape the Southeast nation’s relations with powerful Gulf States.

Saudi Arabia Hits the Brakes on Reforms

Arresting feminists does not inspire faith in the crown princes much hyped reform agenda.

Saving America from Trump’s Tax Reform

The state of justice and the task of gradual reformation

France’s new president promises openness and reform from the centre

The challenge is immense. But Emmanuel Macron deserves to succeed

Europe’s Reform Opportunity

policymakers will need to acknowledge that they still lack effective policy-coordination tools

The Middle East’s Next Moment of Reckoning

State-led reforms will not be enough to alleviate public discontent in the region

Al-Furat Center Studies Political and Social Reforms in Iraq

Imam Shirazi Center Studies Political and Social Reforms in Iraq