The historical end of PKK’s armed struggle against Turkey; what is next?

The PKK has announced its disbandment, ending decades of armed struggle against Turkey. The move, driven by military setbacks and calls for democracy, opens a chance for peace—but risks remain if Turkey fails to enact meaningful reforms and address Kurdish rights

Hassan Ahmad Mustafa

Opinion

Kurdish authorities in Syria hold Damascus responsible for sectarian violence

The Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) has expressed its condemnation for the ongoing sectarian violence in Damascus, vehemently stating that it holds the new Syrian administration responsible for the worsening situation. The clashes reflect a nightmare scenario for Kurds and other minorities in Syria, who have long feared Sunni Arab domination by the new government.

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The Syria of Sharaa and the Syria of Kurds and minorities

In the wake of a historic conference that saw Syria's most prominent Kurdish blocs gather to assert common demands for minority rights in the new Syria, their vision of a "multi-ethnic, multicultural, multi-religious" state faces challenges under the leadership of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Mohammed A. Salih

Opinion

Kurds demand ‘decentralized’ Syria, increased recognition in Unity Conference

Saturday's Kurdish Unity Conference saw high-profile Kurdish leaders come together to discuss a series of demands for the Damascus administration relating to the rights of Kurds in Syria, urging a strong degree of decentralization and autonomy for the country's myriad minority groups.

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GeoSpace Ep.1 with Fabrice Balanche: Syria's political transition

Syria’s Political Transition: Achievements, Challenges and Prospects

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PM Barzani commemorates UNSC resolution protecting Kurds, thanks international community

Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region Masrour Barzani took to X to express his gratitude to the international community for their support of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 in 1991 that sought to protect Kurds from the Baath regime in Iraq.

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Iraq’s federalism debate: Between constitutional reform and sectarian fragmentation

As Iraq continues to grapple with political instability, the concept of federalism is resurfacing as both a constitutional solution and a source of controversy.

Features

Syria’s Kurds say ‘will not implement’ decisions of new Syrian cabinet

The Kurdish-led administration said that the new cabinet largely resembles those of the Assad family era and maintains many of the same policies of the previous regime

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Kurdish blocs to boycott Iraqi parliament sessions over Halabja bill

The parliament’s second deputy speaker described the absence or participation of lawmakers in the session as “a political stance.”

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