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The Fate of the Erbil–Baghdad–IOC Tripartite Oil Agreement in 2026

Erbil–Baghdad–IOC tripartite oil agreement and Kurdistan oil exports in 2026

More than three months ago, a tripartite agreement was signed between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), the Iraqi federal government, and international oil companies (IOCs to resume the export of crude oil from Kurdistan Region fields through federal pipelines to global markets. According to the penultimate clause of the agreement, it entered into force for […]

Khor Mor LPG Explosion: Impacts and Energy Security Solutions for the Kurdistan Region

Explosion at Khor Mor LPG facility in Kurdistan, showing flames and damage to infrastructure. The image represents the impact on energy security in the 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% […]

The Iraqi regime is between two directions: federal and central

Baghdad skyline and Iraqi flag symbolizing Iraq’s struggle between federalism and central control, reflecting tensions between the Kurdistan Region and the central government.

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 […]

Expansion of Power in the Kurdistan Region

One of my recent guests, an official from a local administrative unit, voiced deep frustration over the lack of authority within his office. When I asked about his main concern, he said: “The promised devolution of powers to administrative units in the Kurdistan Region has never reached us. Even something as small as replacing a […]

Kurdistan Region: A Rare Investment Opportunity with High Long-Term Returns

Introduction The Kurdistan Region of Iraq (Kurdistan Regional Government – KRG) has rapidly emerged as one of the Middle East’s most attractive destinations for long-term investment. Nestled in northern Iraq, the region combines political stability, vast natural resources, and a growing economy. Over the past decade, Kurdistan has positioned itself as a strategic gateway to […]

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.