Khogir

Senior Research Fellow @MERI_Info, Fulbright Scholar on Conflict Resolution and Coexistence

[LSE Middle East @LSEMiddleEast]

Panel 4, 'Bridging Research and Policy for Inclusive Peacebuilding', discussed how evidence-informed research can support inclusive peacebuilding and governance reform in Iraq.

Chaired by Michael Mason, with @MAShummary, @karwanTahir, @KhogirW and @JulineBeaujouan as speakers.

[Khogir @KhogirW]

@Clarissimata induced reliance. Saying “no promises were made” narrows responsibility to formal guarantees. But coalition obligations arise from practice, and inter-dependence, not just promises.

[Khogir @KhogirW]

@Clarissimata expand missions, and extract years of high-cost cooperation. Miscalculation implies free choice; operating under threat and regional constraints with no viable alternatives is something else. The absence of a promise does not negate responsibility for foreseeable harm created by

[Khogir @KhogirW]

@Clarissimata a responsible exit, not a sudden reclassification of the relationship as “purely tactical.” Predictability is key here.

[Khogir @KhogirW]

@Clarissimata Dismissing “betrayal” as Kurdish naïveté rewrites coalition warfare as cost-free for the patron. When a partner is used as the main ground force, takes heavy losses, and absorbs long-term security burdens, there is a legitimate expectation of political cover and..

[Khogir @KhogirW]

Tom Barrack's latest tweet is demeaning. Citizenship cultural, and linguistic rights are essential rights, not rewards for compliance. These are non-negotiable rights, not inducements. I find it strange for a seasoned diplomat to frame these fundamentals as trade-offs.

[Khogir @KhogirW]

And that is how the US enabled a long-term personalist regime to take root.

[Khogir @KhogirW]

@RashaAlAqeedi @KamaranMPalani The fact that the many within the current Syrian leadership were members of extremist groups, is an indication.

[Khogir @KhogirW]

Drawing on extensive field work, MERI’s president @Dlawer and I take a deep dive into the governance dynamics in Sinjar. We analyse the security, social, political, and administrative conditions in Sinjar and propose bespoke governance mechanism.
https://t.co/j8sFm3EQPW

[MERI @MERI_info]

The Levant & Iraq Forum (LIF)'s 1st meeting since its launch. Leaders of 16 policy institutions debated the region's future (Amman 2 June).

LIF is a collaborative network of regional think tanks، aims to promote peace, stability & inter-dependence through dialogue & cooperation

[Khogir @KhogirW]

Last night a fight erupted between Iraqi Army and the Assayish over the capture of a civilian. Details remain elusive, but stakes are still high. The incident pulled the PM right in, indicating the precarious nature of events.

[Khogir @KhogirW]

The recent violence in Sinjar is testimony to the precarious conditions therein. There are too many conflicting interests that require immediate attention. Sinjar cannot afford to be dragged into the regional brinksmanship.

[Khogir @KhogirW]

@KamaranMPalani @MuhanadSeloom A timely and important topic. Thank you @KamaranMPalani and @LSEMiddleEast for the great opportunity.

[Khogir @KhogirW]

@DastanMuhammad @LSEMiddleEast @KamaranMPalani @MuhanadSeloom Thank you bra gyan. Very kind.

[LSE Middle East @LSEMiddleEast]

The Future of Power-Sharing in Iraq: Youth Perspectives taking place now at @LSEMiddleEast with @KamaranMPalani, @KhogirW, @MuhanadSeloom and Oula Kadhum.

[Khogir @KhogirW]

Delighted to have been part of this important visit which was organized by the Iraqi Embassy in London.

[Alyaa Alsayegh | علياء الصائغ @AlyaaSayegh]

The recent visit organised by the Iraqi Embassy in London for Iraqi think tank CEOs to build bridges w/ leading UK counterparts paves the way for future collaboration on shared thematic research areas and exchange of experiences in the field.
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[Kamaran Palani @KamaranMPalani]

Join our hybrid panel on Feb 24th at @LSEMiddleEast to discuss the future of Iraq's power-sharing from the perspectives of different communities. Our speakers, @MuhanadSeloom, @KhogirW, and Oula Kadhum, will share their insights on this important topic.

https://t.co/asGJ4Hs0C7

[MERI @MERI_info]

A Policy Debate with Governor of Nineveh on Sinjar

"Multiplicity of interests is a barrier but recovery is underway"
https://t.co/kUdPq1TgdF

تقرير: حوار مع محافظ نينوى حول سنجار
https://t.co/ftngvBushH

دیبەیتێك لەگەڵ پارێزگاری نەینەوا لەسەر شەنگال
https://t.co/SAazCyEwdf

[Khogir @KhogirW]

@BarzoBiza Thank you Biza Xan. Agreed, it is complicated.

[Khogir @KhogirW]

Sinjar is complicated, but solvable. The path forward is first and foremost for the state to establish a solid presence. This way, public trust towards institutions may gradually be restored. At #MERIForum, I moderated a panel on Sinjar and underscored this.