Crisis Response Council

Thank you @DohaForum for the partnership and hospitality: we were delighted to see a full house at our roundtable on economic peacebuilding, which saw more than 35 policy-makers join the discussion. Stay tuned for our report. We look forward to seeing you all again in 2026.

"Without this Forum we would be in a much worse place" –– Listen to our distinguished experts provide their thoughts on Kurdistan, MEPS Forum and the deliberations that unfolded last month.

MEPS Forum is delighted to publish findings from its workshop in Abu Dhabi with the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy & Emirates Center for Strategic Studies & Research. The report examines regional economic integration amid the post-October7 escalation: mepsforum.org/post/managed-c…

Kurdistan & the War on Terrorism. Writing for MEPS Insights, Yaniv Voller analyses how the KRG’s fight against ISIS shaped Kurdish security and state-building, while exploring how Kurdish sovereignty will shape future alliances. Read the full analysis: mepsforum.org/post/the-krg-a…

The devastating terrorist attack on Khor Mor has sparked domestic and international outrage. MEPS Insights draws on the analysis and thoughts of several experts to unpack the implications of the attack. Read the full analysis: mepsforum.org/post/the-khor-…

In the wake of the terrorist attack on Khor Mor, revisit this piece by @ArminSeif on Kurdistan's state-building and the tale of two Iraqs –– one of progress, the other of the rule of militias: mepsforum.org/post/the-kurdi…

The Forum is over –– the conversation is not. Stay tuned for highlights, reports and more as we draw on the insights and deliberations at #MEPS25. Thank you to all our participants. See you next year.

As part of today’s workshop series, the Crisis Response Council convened a session on “In the Shadow of Geopolitics: Conflict Resolution and Human Security in the Middle East.” #MEPS25

“MEPS Forum 2025 reaffirmed Kurdistan's position as a regional centre of gravity. This year's Forum was historic & has reminded us that Kurdistan's role as an enabler of dialogue, reconciliation & stability is essential if the region is to secure a durable peace.” @RanjAlaaldin

Honored to present the closing remarks of the Middle East Peace and Security Forum 2025 hosted by @OfficialAuk. #MEPS25 youtu.be/9ybNwHwtMs8?si… via @YouTube

Actions, not only words. Dialogue and progress. Thank you #MEPS25.

The heartfelt reception Mazloum Abdi received at MEPs was quite telling. Warm relations between the KRG in Iraq and SDF in north-east Syria are good for the region, but Damascus will be wary.

Home from @MEPSForum, a remarkable gathering unmatched in our region, showcasing the dynamism & centrality of Kurdistan, and masterminded by @RanjAlaaldin & @honarissa. We were joined by Iraqi PM @mohamedshia, SDF leader @MazloumAbdi & in every event by Kurdish PM @masrourbarzani

At @MEPSForum I spoke about this type of investment & partnership upstream to create sustainable economies so that people are not forced to move to Europe. That the UK, instead of wasting money that we borrow on aid, we should do this kind of thing with allies like the UAE. Super smart investing & giving Africa the most powerful development tool ever “information/education” 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

Pleased to contribute once again to the @MEPSForum in Iraqi Kurdistan. Contributing to stimulating discussions in panels organized by @CrisisResp and @RUSI_org together w/ colleagues @RobertaMaggi @frencio_schiavi Federica Saini Fasanotti & Alex Arduino #MEPS25

MEPS Forum was delighted to convene a workshop in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with @AGDAUAE & @TheECSSR. The timely workshop convened policy-makers from Kurdistan, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman & Bahrain, in addition to participants from the wider international community.

It was a pleasure to partner with @AGDAUAE and @TheECSSR in Abu Dhabi and a privilege to hear His Excllency @HoshyarZebari speak at Hili Forum. @MEPSForum has more events and partnerships lined up with our friends and colleagues in the Gulf as the regional escalation unfolds.

Are you ready? #meps25

"This appears to be an indication from the Trump administration that it is ready to support and empower its allies, even if that agitates Baghdad and Iran." –– @MohammedASalih Read the full analysis on Prime Minister Barzani's visit to Washington: mepsforum.org/post/the-multi…

The Multi-Billion Dollar Relationship: writing for MEPS Insights @MohammedASalih examines Prime Minister Barzani's historic visit to Washington and the signing of two multi-billion dollar deals backed by the Trump administration. Read the full analysis: mepsforum.org/post/the-multi…