
Leyla Zana in the stadium: When football becomes a tool of political exclusion
A stadium is never just concrete, seats, and grass. It is a space of concentration where everything that finds no room in everyday life gathers.
The recent inauguration of the U.S. Consulate General in Erbil represents a significant leap forward in U.S.–Kurdistan relations, with long-term implications for both diplomacy and economic investment. This new consulate
Introduction: A Global Shift in Conflict Mediation The global system of mediation is entering a transformative phase. For decades, superpowers like the United States and institutions such as the United
Introduction:President Donald Trump's newly announced trade agreement with China is a significant step in reshaping U.S.-China economic relations. This trade deal spans critical sectors, including rare earth elements, tariffs, agriculture,
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s (MBS) return to the White House is far more than a diplomatic courtesy—it represents a strategic re-entry into global politics, a recalibration of U.S.–Saudi






















A stadium is never just concrete, seats, and grass. It is a space of concentration where everything that finds no room in everyday life gathers.

The recent inauguration of the U.S. Consulate General in Erbil represents a significant leap forward in U.S.–Kurdistan relations, with long-term implications for both diplomacy and

Introduction: A Global Shift in Conflict Mediation The global system of mediation is entering a transformative phase. For decades, superpowers like the United States and

Introduction:President Donald Trump’s newly announced trade agreement with China is a significant step in reshaping U.S.-China economic relations. This trade deal spans critical sectors, including

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s (MBS) return to the White House is far more than a diplomatic courtesy—it represents a strategic re-entry into global

Every year, as Iraq approaches the end of its fiscal cycle, the federal government delays sending the Kurdistan Region’s salaries. Officials often blame these delays

The recent Kormor gas field attacks have exposed a harsh reality about the Kurdistan Region’s long-held assumptions regarding international energy companies, regional politics, and security

The November Attack on Khor Mor Gas Field: An Unprecedented Crisis On the night of November 26, an attack on the Khor Mor gas field,

The Khor Mor gas field has faced persistent attacks since the summer of 2022, with nine confirmed strikes carried out by drones or rockets. The
The BKI’s mission is to increase public awareness of Kurdish issues, protect human, cultural, and political rights throughout Kurdistan, support and develop Kurdistan’s civil society, improve and increase access to Kurdish cultural and educational resources, and advocate for effective solutions to Kurd-related issues. The Saladin Institute works in a variety of ways to achieve its mission. It conducts research on Kurdish issues, publishes reports and articles, organizes conferences and events, and provides educational resources on Kurdish culture and history. The BKI also advocates for Kurdish rights at the UK. government and international levels.