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

Hassan Ahmad Mustafa

Opinion

‘Defend Kurdistan’s interests’: PM Barzani urges Kurdish representatives in Baghdad

"We have reached the point where we believe Baghdad’s current treatment with a Kurdistan Region is an oppressive, unjust, and unfit,” said Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani

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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.

Hassan Ahmad Mustafa

Opinion

Kurdish withdrawal from Baghdad ‘not impossible’ if salary issues not resolved: KRG spox

The KRG spokesperson said Baghdad's refusal to send the agreed upon amount for civil servant salaries is “injustice done to the employees of the Kurdistan Region,” suggesting that a Kurdish withdrawal from the political process in Baghdad is a possibility

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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.

Mohammed A. Salih

Opinion

PM Barzani to visit Turkey, meet top officials

Bilateral ties, resumption of Kurdish oil exports, and the future of Syria are set to be discussed during the Kurdish premier's meetings

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Macron says France will not abandon Kurds in Syria

France is an active member of the global coalition against the Islamic State (ISIS) and maintains troops in northeast Syria’s Kurdish-held areas

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PKK says will follow Ocalan’s recent directives

The KCK said that Ocalan’s message gives them hope with the arrival of the new year, stressing their commitment to implementing his directives

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The high stakes for Syria’s Kurds: A Make or Break moment 

With Assad’s fall and shifting regional dynamics, Syria’s Kurds find themselves cornered, and their hard-won gains imperiled. The question remains: can the SDF and Syrian Kurds more broadly chart a path forward in this uncertain chapter of Syrian history?

Mohammed A. Salih

Opinion