Since its establishment, the Rewaq Baghdad Center for Public Policy has been dedicated to providing knowledge based on analytical and investigative foundations, maintaining objectivity. In a country like Iraq, where there is little room for presenting knowledge without ideological or intellectual polarization, we have continued to forge our path with determination and perseverance despite the many difficulties and challenges.

This commitment demands great resolve from those who seek to present opposing views with a high spirit of openness and acceptance, as long as everything remains within the framework of the pursuit of knowledge.
I can only express my sincere thanks and appreciation to all the researchers and writers for their efforts in preparing their papers. I also extend my gratitude to our colleagues at Chatham House for selecting us to publish the Arabic version of this book.