GeoSpace Ep. 4 with Giran Ozcan: Turkey-PKK peace In Episode 4 of GeoSpace, Giran Ozcan discusses the PKK's decision to disband after decades of insurgency, the shift towards a political solution for the Kurdish issue in Turkey, and the broader regional implications, including Turkey's evolving stance towards Syria's Kurds Watch
GeoSpace Ep.3 with Henri Barkey: Turkey’s evolving domestic, foreign policy landscape The third episode of the GeoSpace podcast series sees host Mohammed Salih discuss Turkey's domestic and foreign policy standing with Professor Emeritus at Lehigh University, Pennsylvania Henri Barkey, with the detention of Ekrem Imamoglu, the peace process with the PKK, and Erdogan's mercurial relationship with Israel being covered. Watch
GeoSpace Ep.2 with Afshon Ostovar: US-Iran nuclear talks We discuss the recently-resumed nuclear talks between the US and Iran, possible outcomes, and its effect on the Middle East Watch
GeoSpace Ep.1 with Fabrice Balanche: Syria's political transition Syria’s Political Transition: Achievements, Challenges and Prospects Watch
Shortcomings in Iraq’s agricultural policy, consequences on food security Dr. Hussein Mishbak, a biotechnology and environmental sustainability expert, discusses the consequences of Iraq's agricultural policy on Dhi Qar farmers. Watch
Kurdistan Region has ‘attractive investment’ landscape: PM Barzani “We are trying to provide equal opportunities to everyone. As for the bigger companies, we have a very attractive law of investment that is trying to attract either local or foreign investors to come and invest in Kurdistan with tax exemptions and facilitations that they need in order to be able to invest in Kurdistan,” Prime Minister Barzani said Watch
KRG’s top diplomat Dizayee discusses Trump, Syria, Erbil-Baghdad relations with CNN’s Richard Quest Safeen Dizayee, head of KRG’s DFR sat down with CNN’s Richard Quest at the Kurdistan House in Davos on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum to answer a series of questions concerning Trump’s return to power, Syria, and future of Kurds in the country, as well as Erbil-Baghdad relations. Watch
Exclusive: Interview with Iraqi Deputy Minister of Environment The New Region on May 20 interviewed Iraq’s Deputy Minister of Environment Jassim al-Falahi. The interview addressed the Iraqi government’s efforts to combat climate change, investing in waste management, and reducing carbon emissions. Watch
Shanidar; over 100,000 years of history Shanidar Cave in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, holds vital Neanderthal remains, revealing insights into ancient human behavior and prompting calls for UNESCO recognition. Watch
Watch KRG’s top diplomat Dizayee discusses Trump, Syria, Erbil-Baghdad relations with CNN’s Richard Quest