The New Architecture of Mediation: How Regional Powers Are Rewriting Global Diplomacy
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 Nations dominated peace negotiations. Today, that model is giving way to a new diplomatic order led by regional actors—particularly Qatar, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.The Gaza […]
A Calculated Comeback: What Mohammed bin Salman’s White House Visit Really Signals
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 ties, and a carefully crafted move to elevate his international influence. Behind the ceremonial meetings lies a multilayered agenda intertwining security, economics, regional diplomacy, and […]
Khor Mor LPG Explosion: Impacts and Energy Security Solutions for the Kurdistan Region
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, situated in the Kurdistan Region’s eastern Sulaimani province, targeted its newly built 65,000-barrel liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage tank. The assault halted the natural gas flow, which supplies almost 80% […]
Why the Khor Mor Gas Field Is Targeted During Periods of Political Tension
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 latest incident—one of the most damaging so far—plunged parts of the Kurdistan Region into darkness. The pattern of these assaults suggests they are not isolated events or internal disputes. Instead, […]
The Iraqi regime is between two directions: federal and central
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 between Baghdad and the regions.Yet, in practice, centralized authority continues to dominate Iraq’s political, legal, and administrative institutions. While federalism exists in writing, its implementation has been blocked by political […]
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 equality, autonomy, and representation.Yet, two decades later, that promise remains largely unfulfilled. Since its inception, the Iraqi state has rarely adhered fully to the constitutional framework, applying it selectively to […]
The PKK’s withdrawal from Turkey is a step towards saving the peace process
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 move that marks a historic turning point in Turkey’s long-stalled peace process.This step coincides with the National Unity, Brotherhood, and Democracy Commission (known as the Peace Commission) completing its final […]
Terror Has Not Stopped Breathing: The Psychology Behind the Survival of ISIS
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 vanished from the last hill in Baghouz, Syria. The world sighed in relief. Yet anyone walking today through the ruins of Raqqa or the camps of Hasaka realizes that terror […]
From last year’s speech to this year’s Promise: PKK disarmament, SDF issue in light of Devlet Bahceli’s addresses
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, Devlet Bahçeli, leader of Turkey’s Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), delivered a speech in parliament that would mark the start of a new phase in the ongoing conflict between the Kurdistan […]
Elections and Strategic Uncertainties for Iraq and the Kurdistan Region
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 al-Maliki has warned that boycotting the vote means “surrendering to Satan.” Hadi al-Amiri calls it a “war of survival,” while Qais al-Khazzali warns of “dangerous projects for Iraq.” In contrast, […]
