Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) announces its third English publication (Iraq 2021: RCD’s Strategic Report)
13 February، 2026
Iraq 2021: RCD’s Strategic Report examines significant transformations experienced by Iraq during a tumultuous year marked by political, health, economic, security, and social challenges. The year 2021 stands as one of the most consequential periods in the trajectory of the Iraqi state since 2003, owing to pivotal events that reshaped the national landscape and necessitated a comprehensive reassessment of future policies and strategic directions by policymakers and society at large.
RCD prioritized the preparation of this report as a rigorous analytical document that systematically monitors national developments within their political, economic, social, and security contexts. This approach facilitates researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders in obtaining a clear and integrated understanding of the events of 2021 and the anticipated developments in subsequent years.
Through this report, RCD aims to provide an objective and comprehensive analysis of the events of 2021, free from political bias or narrow interpretations, thereby fostering a realistic understanding of Iraq’s challenges and opportunities.