A lifetime devoted to uncomfortable truths, reform, and Iraq's pursuit of peace and democracy

In pursuit of a just and united Iraq

For more than half a century, Dr. Ghassan Atiyyah has devoted his life to Iraq's democratic awakening. A respected scholar, author, and reformist voice, he has worked to bridge divides, nurture civic values, and sustain dialogue between Iraq's diverse communities. His mission remains constant: a just and united Iraq grounded in knowledge, tolerance, and the shared pursuit of freedom.

An Iraqi scholar and reformist whose five decades of work — in scholarship, broadcasting, and institution-building — have been devoted to a democratic, inclusive, and self-reliant Iraq.