The Kurds’ Strategic Position in the Future of the Middle East
Emad Barzani The Middle East has long been a region characterized by its complex ethno-political landscape and strategic significance on the global stage. Among its myriad ethnic groups, the Kurds stand out not just for their unique identity but also for their pivotal role in shaping regional geopolitics. Spanning across four nation-states—Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and […]
Kurdish Oil Exports to Europe
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) is endowed with substantial oil reserves, positioned as one of the most significant oil-rich regions in the world. The region has emerged as a key player on the global energy stage, particularly in terms of its ability to export oil directly to Europe. This article aims to explore the […]
China-Kurdish relations
By Rojan Masroor the relationship between China and Kurdish groups has been complex and influenced by various geopolitical factors. Here are some potential trends that might shape the future of China-Kurdish relations: Economic Interests: China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) aims to enhance trade routes across Central Asia and beyond, which may lead to increased […]
?What is Turkey’s Opposition to NATO Enlargement Really About
By Meghan Bodette Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s choice to publicly derail Sweden and Finland’s NATO accession during an active war in Europe in order to wring concessions on the Kurdish issue from prospective allies reveals several important truths about the current Turkish government’s threat prioritization and views of Russia, NATO, and regional politics. Turkey’s […]
Dams Are Not the Solution to Water Scarcity in Iraqi Kurdistan
By Barrett Liebermann No country has been left unscathed by climate change. However, some countries feel its staggering impacts more acutely. Iraq’s climate is drastically changing, from record high temperatures in the summer to record low rainfalls in the winter. Desertification, water scarcity, and other impacts of climate change require immediate action. The Iraqi Federal […]
Turkey-Syria Normalization: Shared Hopes, Local Fears
By Hoshang Hasan military and intelligence officials from both countries met in Moscow to coordinate on security matters facing both countries. However, little progress has been made since then. Turkey has two priorities in dialogue with Damascus. The first is a collective fight against the SDF and its affiliated civilian government, the Democratic Autonomous Administration […]
Erdogan Declares War on Kurdish Mayors, Again
By Meghan Bodette On November 4, Turkish authorities removed the elected Peoples’ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party co-mayors of Mardin, Batman, and Halfeti districts and replaced them with “trustees” loyal to the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). To date, a total of four DEM municipalities that the pro-Kurdish DEM Party won in this year’s […]
تشکر «آل صادق» از نخست وزیر اقلیم کردستان برای میزبانی در اربعین
سفیر ایران در بغداد در تماس تلفنی با نخستوزیر منطقه کردستان عراق از اقدامات انجام شده و حسن میزبانی منطقه کردستان عراق از زوار اربعین حسینی تشکر کرد.
جزئیات سفر «پزشکیان» به اقلیم کردستان عراق
سرکنسول جمهوری اسلامی ایران در اربیل به تشریح برنامه سفر«مسعود پزشکیان» رئیس جمهوری کشورمان به اقلیم کردستان عراق پرداخت
دیدار و گفتوگوی پزشکیان و مسعود بارزانی
رئیس جمهور کشورمان و مسعود بارزانی با یکدیگر دیدار و گفتوگو کردند.