Russian role in drawing up Iraqi-Kurdish Autonomy Agreement
The history of Russian-Kurdish relations is full of diverse events. Moscow has always supported the Kurds’ aspiration for freedom. In 1946, after the fall of the first Kurdish state, the Republic of Mahabad – established with the support of the USSR – the famous Kurdish leader Mustafa Barzani found refuge in the Soviet Union. […]
Kurds amid the slow and fast rhythms of today’s Middle Eastern politics
United States President Donald Trump has set a two-month deadline for reaching an agreement – or facing confrontation – with Iran. Meanwhile, the Iranian leadership is hoping that, “by divine grace,” a miracle will occur and cause their opponents to fall. Amid these developments, regional dynamics are shifting. US-Iran talks – along with Turkey’s […]
Nechirvan Barzani’s multidirectional diplomacy
President Nechirvan Barzani of the Kurdistan Region has emerged as a pivotal figure in Middle Eastern diplomacy, employing a multidirectional strategy that balances regional interests, international partnerships, and internal cohesion. His approach is characterized by pragmatic engagement, strategic neutrality, and a commitment to regional stability. A Pragmatic Vision for Regional Stability At the core […]
Building Kurdistan’s infrastructure through natural gas/1
A summary The Kurdistan Region has about 10 gas fields, some of which produce coal gas, with a total of about 30 trillion cubic meters of natural gas reserves. This field administratively belongs to Chamchamal district. Gas investment has recently started in Chamchamal field. The Kurdistan Region has a great opportunity to start building a […]
Kurdistan Region: Rare opportunity for long-term investment with higher return
Introduction Nestled in the northern part of Iraq, the Kurdistan Region (Kurdistan Regional Government – KRG) has emerged as a promising hub for investors seeking long-term growth opportunities. With its strategic location, abundant natural resources, and ongoing political stability, Kurdistan presents a unique environment conducive to high returns on investment. Over the past decade, the […]
Trump Signals Willingness to Meet Iran’s Supreme Leader, Warns of War If Talks Fail
In his most direct overture toward Tehran since returning to office, U.S. President Donald Trump declared in an interview with TIME Magazine that he is willing to meet Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei or President Masoud Pezeshkian to pursue a new nuclear agreement. His statement marks a striking shift in tone, underscoring both a […]
Analysis: Call to disband PKK reshapes Turkiye, Syria power dynamics
The consequences of the call by the founder of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), Abdullah Ocalan, for the group to disband are still reverberating – not just in Turkiye but also in the wider region. Shifting alliances in Syria – exemplified by the recent agreement between the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the […]
The US-Iraq Relationship and its Implications for Regional Stability
In a notable indication of the seriousness of the strategic relationship between Iraq and the United States of America, the phone call between Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and US President-elect Donald Trump has given it a new dimension. This call caught observers’ and analysts’ attention. It introduced a critical phase in the relationship just […]
The Kurdish Conflict in Turkey: The Central Role of Identity Recognition (or Lack Thereof)
Introduction Throughout the twentieth century, sub-state ethnic groups—groups that do not have a state or formal political, cultural, or linguistic recognition—have played a significant role in national and international affairs. Following the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire, the Middle East witnessed the emergence of dozens of new, often arbitrary state entities and the division of […]
Iraqi armed groups are withdrawing from demands for US withdrawal following the fall of Assad.
Iraqi armed groups are no longer calling for the withdrawal of US troops and allies after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, Iraqi and US officials say. Iraq and the United States signed an agreement last year to begin the phased withdrawal of US troops and the international coalition against ISIS in September. […]
