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IRPIA Policy Briefs

March 12, 2025
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IRPIA Policy Briefs

Welcome to the IRPIA Policy Brief series where we translate cutting-edge research into digestible and useful readings for policy makers, industry leaders, and the public. If you want to contribute, please download the instructions/template. If you have any comments/questions, please contact the editor (David Hurlbut) at irpia@irpia.org

IRPIA Policy Briefs

No. 3 (March 2025): Iranian Meddling and Iraqi Security: Policy Options for Europe written by Massimo Ramaioli

No. 2 (March 2025):  Kenya’s Collectivist Security Approach in the Stabilization of Somalia written by Francis Onditi and James Yuko

No. 1 (March 2025): The Benefits of a Project-Based Approach to Regional Integration in Africa written by  Eric Tevoedjre 

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