Iraq Matters

Recent Episodes

Podcast No. 14: Can Civil Society Save Iraq?

Posted July 29, 2014 • 00:37:38

Since the fall of Baghdad in 2003, the international community has invested millions in empowering an active civil society in Iraq. What is the state...

Podcast No. 13: Preventing a “Lost Generation” of Syrian children

Posted June 4, 2014 • 00:49:49

Imagine growing up in a refugee camp far from the only home (and school) you’ve ever known. We feature a conversation with Zack Bazzi, a veteran returning...

Podcast No. 12: Our BIG Season Finale: Celebrating Why Iraq Matters

Posted April 1, 2014 • 00:39:14

They’re smart. And they want to create a better world. They are the young participants of Iraq’s first Photovoice project. We talk with EPIC’s...

Podcast No. 11: Bridging Cultures through Higher Education: The Iraqi Student Project

Posted February 11, 2014 • 00:38:46

The 2003 occupation of Iraq and subsequent increase in violence left many young Iraqis displaced and unable to pursue their higher education. For this...

Podcast No. 10: Is Peace in Iraq Possible? The Story of â€œLittle Iraqâ€

Posted January 27, 2014 • 00:30:33

In this episode of Iraq Matters, EPIC tackles a vital question that is critical to Iraq’s future: Is it possible for Iraq’s diverse ethnic communities...