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Elections and Strategic Uncertainties for Iraq and the Kurdistan Region

Cinematic poster showing a man facing the skyline of Baghdad and Erbil under stormy skies, symbolizing Iraq and Kurdistan elections and political uncertainty.

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, […]

Early Elections in Türkiye: Erdoğan’s Gamble on the Kurdish Vote

The political landscape in Türkiye is heating up with growing speculation about early elections, long before the constitutionally mandated date of 2028. This is not mere media chatter. It reflects the depth of challenges facing the ruling People’s Alliance, led by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, as well as the fragmentation of the opposition. At the […]

Iraq: Will Parliamentary Elections Be Delayed Until Spring 2022?

Election Postponement and Political Relief A series of marathon meetings between Iraq’s three presidencies, the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC), the UN Secretary-General in Iraq, and key political parties led to the decision to postpone the elections. The IHEC complied, and the Council of Ministers approved the move. Political parties, many unprepared for the polls, […]

Saladin Institute is an British _ Kurdish Institute (BKI) that focus on research and educational organization based in London.

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.