From PeaceRep. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News.
PeaceRep Iraq Hosts Final Conference: Reframing Iraq
On 14 February 2026, the London School of Economics (LSE) hosted the PeaceRep Iraq Final Conference, "Reframing Iraq: Power, Politics, and Paths to Inclusion," marking the conclusion of the five-year PeaceRep Iraq research programme.
Led by the LSE Middle East Centre and managed and directed by Kamaran Palani with contributions from Iraq-based researchers, PeaceRep Iraq has spent five years examining peacebuilding, governance, and state-society relations in post-conflict Iraq, funded by UK International Development from the UK Government.
Kamaran Palani, who also organised the conference, reflected on the event's significance:
"This conference not only marked the conclusion of PeaceRep Iraq, but also brought together a diverse group of colleagues to discuss Iraq and key developments across the wider region. Participants travelled to London from Baghdad, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Beirut, other parts of the Middle East and the UK, representing leading voices in the field. We were pleased to have created a space for open, inclusive and wide-ranging dialogue on issues relating to Iraq and the broader region."
The event brought together PeaceRep researchers, academic experts, policy practitioners, and government officials across four thematic sessions. The four distinct sessions each addressed a key dimension in Iraq's political, social, and regional landscape. The conference was opened by Katerina Dalacoura, Director of the LSE Middle East Centre, and Mustafa Al-Soufi, Programme Coordinator for PeaceRep Iraq.
Comments are closed.