Iraq’s legal reforms; A battle for justice, land, freedom

If Iraq is to move forward, justice cannot come at the expense of security, nor can it be manipulated for political gain. 

Iraq-US relations under strain amid changing power dynamics

What is clear is that trust in Baghdad within the current US administration is far lower than it was under its Democratic predecessor. The prevailing view in Washington sees Iraq through the lens of its ties to Iran.

Oil and budget deals spark renewed hope for Erbil-Baghdad ties

Kurdistan Region’s role in shaping the future of Syria

The Kurdistan Region has played a significant role in the Syrian crisis since its onset, particularly in Kurdish-majority areas. Its influence has evolved through three key stages: providing refuge to Syrian Kurds during the war, supporting Rojava militarily against ISIS, and now serving as a model for political stability and regional cooperation.

Barzani and Abdi meeting: A new chance for Kurdish unity, coordinated strategy?

The stakes for Kurds in the region are high. This moment bears an uncanny resemblance to the early 20th century, when the Middle East’s political map was redrawn, at the expense of Kurdish aspirations. Today, as the region undergoes another transformation, Kurds have both opportunities and challenges.

Trump and the Kurds

Erbil is the strongest ally the US has in the region. The threats that come from the region are an immediate and direct threat to America and the West. If the US is truly interested in stopping the forever wars, then supporting the Kurds is the best place to start

What next after historical meeting between President Barzani, Mazloum Abdi

Although the meeting is important, the issue does not stop here. There are still many ups and downs that require the wisdom and courage of the Kurds in northeastern Syria. They need to overcome symbolism and achieve some certainty to face complex geopolitical realities

Can the Kurdish economy survive without Baghdad?

Kurdistan’s view on business is more reflective of Western models, while Baghdad continues to attempt to operate on the failed central economy models of the past. The different philosophies have resulted in the Kurdistan Region being more stable

Turkey's constitution; an obstacle to peace and democracy 

The constitution concentrates Turkish power in the executive branch and restricts the freedoms and rights of minorities. Turkey's current constitution, which is the same as the 1982 military constitution, has been criticized for restricting cultural and political freedoms compared to the 1961 and 1970 constitutions. In particular, it denies the existence of ethnic minorities such as the Kurds.

Kurdish-Turkish peace process: Genuine attempt or political ploy?

While it is too early to be either optimistic or pessimistic, any enduring agreement between the Turkish government and the Kurdish movement in Turkey would carry significant domestic and regional repercussions.