Kurdistan Resumes Oil Exports Amid Political Tensions After more than two years of suspension, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq has resumed oil exports — a
A Turning Point for Iraq’s Energy Future The resumption of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region marks more than the reopening of pipelines — it
A Federal System on Paper, a Central Reality in Practice Iraq’s post-2003 constitution officially defines the country as a federal state, designed to distribute power
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
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.
