22 episodes

Iraqi Voices showcases authentic perspectives and insights about current developments in Iraq. Each week, we examine one major event in the country through expert analysis, cutting through the conjecture to help listeners better navigate Iraq's complex social, political and economic environment.

Iraqi Voices is produced by 1001 Iraqi Thoughts.

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    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

Iraqi Voices showcases authentic perspectives and insights about current developments in Iraq. Each week, we examine one major event in the country through expert analysis, cutting through the conjecture to help listeners better navigate Iraq's complex social, political and economic environment.

Iraqi Voices is produced by 1001 Iraqi Thoughts.

    Iraq's Trajectory a Year After Elections

    Iraq's Trajectory a Year After Elections

    Iraqi Voices hosts political analysts Lahib Hagel and Omar Al-Nidawi once again, a year after they joined the podcast to analyse the 2021 early elections, to deconstruct the political developments of the last 12 months and discuss the direction Iraq is headed in

    • 46 min
    Iraq's Political Violence Deconstructed

    Iraq's Political Violence Deconstructed

    Analysts Muhammad Al-Waeli, Ali Al-Mawlawi and Hamzeh Hadad discuss the latest political developments in Iraq including this week's violence between rival parties that led to tens of deaths in the heart of Baghdad.

    • 29 min
    Iraq’s Political Paralysis Deconstructed

    Iraq’s Political Paralysis Deconstructed

    Analysts Muhammad Al-Waeli, Ali Al-Mawlawi and Hamzeh Hadad discuss the latest political developments in Iraq including the Sadrist withdrawal from parliament and the struggle over political and religious leadership.

    • 37 min
    Iraq Government Formation Special Episode

    Iraq Government Formation Special Episode

    The makers of Iraqi Voices mark six months since the 2021 Iraqi election with a discussion about the key developments and milestones including the political impasse, Supreme Court rulings and more.

    • 33 min
    Exploring the Women, Peace & Security Agenda in Iraq

    Exploring the Women, Peace & Security Agenda in Iraq

    On International Women's Day, we discuss developments regarding Iraqi women's rights and Iraq's place in the global Women, Peace & Security agenda with Dr. Yasmin Chilmeran, a postdoctoral fellow at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs and an expert on gender and civil society in post-conflict settings.

    • 31 min
    Perspectives on Statebuilding in Post-2003 Iraq

    Perspectives on Statebuilding in Post-2003 Iraq

    Dr. Shamiran Mako, assistant professor at the Pardee School of Global Affairs at Boston University, discusses statebuilding in post-2003 Iraq and how legacies of exclusion continue to shape politics today.

    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

Stauffhb ,

I live and work in Iraq as an expat, and learn so much

This is thoughtful, insightful podcast that has great guests and analysis.

iraqiflash ,

A podcast like this is way overdue.

I have been waiting for an English podcast on Iraq as long as I’ve had a podcast app… till now! It’s so welcomed.

SwaggyBrad ,

Informative Podcast!

As a Westerner it can be tricky to understand what is going on in Iraq but this podcast dives into some of the major issues facing this country and explores them thoughtfully—in English. Great content! Can’t wait for more episodes!

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