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Turkey’s Emerging Kurd-Inclusive National Order
The political order emerging in Turkey since 2016 has been built around the narrative of existential threats, emphasizing the idea…
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US Pushes Iraq to Disarm Shia Militias, Block Bill Enabling IRGC-Style PMF Transformation
The United States has intensified its pressure on the Iraqi…
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How much has the KRG’s oil production been disrupted by the recent drone strikes?
The Iraqi government and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) have…
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Turkey to Terminate Iraq Pipeline Agreement, Deepening KRG Oil Uncertainty
Turkey terminates the Iraq–Turkey Crude Oil Pipeline Agreement, effective July…
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Economic Intelligence
How much has the KRG’s oil production been disrupted by the recent drone strikes?
The Iraqi government and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) have…
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Which KRG oilfields have been targeted by drones so far, and what are their current production levels?
As of recent months, only eight oilfields in the Kurdistan…
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A Breakdown of the KRG’s Oil, Budget, and Salary Realities Since the March 2023 Oil Pipeline Halt
Two years and three months have elapsed since the Paris…
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KRG Claims $8M Left from Oil Revenues. The Real Figure May Be Nearly Twenty Times Higher
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has recently restated its position…
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Explained: The Battle Over Disarming Iraq’s Shiite Militias
As Iraq nears its upcoming parliamentary elections and the Middle East continues to reel from escalating instability, the issue of…
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Mapped: At least 18 drones have targeted KRG-controlled areas in the last 17 days
Since the end of the 12-day Israel-Iran war on June…
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Why did the PKK burn its weapons during today’s disarmament ceremony?
The long-awaited ceremonial disarmament of PKK fighters took place today…
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U.S. Plans to Fold SDF into Syrian Army—So Why Fund It in 2026?
The Pentagon’s 2026 budget for Syria allocates $130 million to…
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Human Rights & Governance
Turkish Parliament Forms Commission to Address Legal Framework of Kurdish Peace Process
A new commission in the Turkish parliament tasked with advancing…
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The Sweida Conflict Is a Strategic Turning Point for the SDF
The ongoing clashes in Sweida, southern Syria, represent far more…
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US Quietly Anchors PKK Disarmament Process Through SDF-Syria Deal
The PKK’s first practical step toward disarmament is expected to…
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The U.S. Moves Ahead with Damascus Partnership to Combat ISIS and Oversee ISIS Camps
Following the removal of sanctions on Syria, the White House…
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Detailed Analysis: KRG Oil Field Production and Revenue
According to a new report by the Runbeen Organization, which…
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Damascus Church Bombing Sparks Blame Game Between Syrian Government and SDF Over al-Hol Camp
The Syrian government has accused perpetrators of the deadly Damascus…
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Cultural Trends & Identity
Turkey’s Emerging Kurd-Inclusive National Order
The political order emerging in Turkey since 2016 has been…
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Why did the PKK burn its weapons during today’s disarmament ceremony?
The long-awaited ceremonial disarmament of PKK fighters took place today…
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Fierce Clashes Erupt Between Harki Tribe and KDP Security Forces in Western Erbil
Fierce clashes have broken out between a faction of the…
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Tribal Clash Over KRG Pipeline Exposes Fragile Patronage Network Behind KDP Rule
Yesterday, violent clashes erupted between two tribes in western Erbil…
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Data and Map Portal
115,787 Students Begin Exams in Kurdistan: 73% Science, 25% Literature, 2% Vocational
Today marks the start of the general examinations for Grade 12 preparatory students for the 2024–2025 academic year in the Kurdistan Region. More than 115,000 students from the literary, scientific, and vocational streams are participating. Across all four governorates of…
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Assessment of KRG Non-Oil Revenue Obligations Under Iraqi Budget Law
While the oil sector remains one of the most contentious…
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Kurdistan Region Media Landscape: who is who?
Here is a guide to the main media outlets in…
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Customs Revenue in H1 2024 in Kurdistan Region Hits 1 Trillion IQD
The Kurdistan Region’s customs points generated 1.015 trillion Iraqi Dinars…
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