On Wednesday, March 22, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi was awarded the Institute's Robert and JoAnn Bendetson Public Diplomacy Award in Washington, DC. IGL External Advisory Board Co-Chair Robert Bendetson presented the award in a private meeting with the prime minister, recognizing Prime Minister al-Abadi's distinguished and influential public service in furthering Iraq’s stability and his courageous and determined efforts to promote reconciliation.