Iraqi Voices

by 1001 Iraqi Thoughts

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.
Government
News Commentary
Politics

Podcast episodes

  • Iraq's Trajectory a Year After Elections

    Iraq's Trajectory a Year After Elections

    E22
    46:48

    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

  • Iraq's Political Violence Deconstructed

    Iraq's Political Violence Deconstructed

    E21
    29:44

    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.

  • Iraq’s Political Paralysis Deconstructed

    Iraq’s Political Paralysis Deconstructed

    E20
    37:31

    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.

  • Iraq Government Formation Special Episode

    Iraq Government Formation Special Episode

    E19
    33:36

    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.

  • Exploring the Women, Peace & Security Agenda in Iraq

    Exploring the Women, Peace & Security Agenda in Iraq

    E18
    31:04

    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.