Baghdad Road: An Opportunity for a New Kurdish Era
A Constitutional Promise Unfulfilled When Iraq’s permanent constitution was drafted, it was hailed as a milestone for Kurdish rights — a framework intended to guarantee
Arif Qurbani
A Constitutional Promise Unfulfilled When Iraq’s permanent constitution was drafted, it was hailed as a milestone for Kurdish rights — a framework intended to guarantee
A New Chapter in Turkey’s Peace Process The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has announced the withdrawal of all its fighters from Turkish territory — a
Official Reassurances vs. Economic Reality On October 19, the Central Bank of Iraq released a statement assuring the public that the country’s debt levels pose
Six Years After the Caliphate’s Fall, the Shadow of ISIS Still Lives Six years have passed since the black flag of the so-called Islamic State
Devlet Bahçeli’s Evolving Stance on the PKK and Turkey’s Regional Strategy: A Year in Review Exactly one year ago, on a day much like today,
The Political Storm Before the Ballot Iraq is once again bracing for elections amid a storm of rhetoric and strategic confusion. Former Prime Minister Nouri
On November 11, 2025, citizens of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region will head to the polls to elect the sixth session of the Iraqi Parliament
When you climb the winding paths of Azmr and reach its summit, an awe-inspiring panorama unfolds before you — a breathtaking blend of mountains, plains,
The Legacy of Sykes–Picot and the Forgotten Promises After World War I, the Sykes–Picot Agreement divided the vast territories once ruled by the Ottoman Empire.
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