PKK and KDP Quietly Lay the Groundwork for Plan B in Iranian Kurdistan
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PKK and KDP Quietly Lay the Groundwork for Plan B in Iranian Kurdistan
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recently conducted his first phone conversation with Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani since Israel’s military…
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Kurdistan Region Leaders Disappear as Israeli Jets and Iranian Missiles Fly Overhead
The top leaders of the Kurdistan Region, including KDP president…
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U.S. Expands Erbil Airbase, Signaling Long-Term Presence Beyond Iraq Drawdown
As the U.S. evacuates diplomatic personnel from Baghdad and Erbil…
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How the KRG and Iraqi Government Use the Same Data to Make Opposing Arguments
The renewed financial dispute between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)…
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The Other Side of the KRG Salary Crisis: How Intra-Shia Patronage is Bankrupting Iraq
While the Iraqi finance ministry halted salary payments to the…
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How Much Was the KRG’s Oil Revenue in 2024 and What Happened to It?
The Iraqi Finance Ministry has recently cited the Kurdistan Regional…
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KRG’s Total Oil and Non-Oil Revenues for 2023 and 2024
According to data published by the Iraqi Finance Ministry—based on…
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KRG Oil Production Surges 11% in Q1 Despite Export Constraints
Kurdistan Region’s oil industry showed notable growth in Q1 2025,…
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What Makes Iranian Kurds Different And Why It Matters Now
As Israel’s war against Iran continues and discussions about Iran’s post-regime future become increasingly viable, Iranian Kurds have emerged as…
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Mapping Shiite Electoral Competition in Iraq’s 2025 Vote
With Iraq’s parliamentary elections scheduled for November 11, 2025, the…
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Explainer: Why Did Iraq Ban the Madkhali Salafist Movement?
In a controversial move, Iraq’s National Security Advisory Council issued…
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Iraqi Parliamentary Election System: How Seats Are Allocated?
Iraq’s upcoming parliamentary election, scheduled for November 11, will determine…
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As Israel Strikes Iran, Iranian Kurdish Groups Observe with Caution
As Israel continues its unprecedented air campaign against Iran, marked…
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The Barzanis Target Their Next Prize: Monopolizing the Peshmerga’s Single Sandhurst Slot
The Peshmerga has held one coveted slot at Britain’s Royal…
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Minority Quota Voting Mechanism Sparks Controversy Ahead of Iraq’s 2025 Elections
Iraq’s upcoming parliamentary elections have allocated 9 seats out of…
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Unified Syrian Kurdish Delegation Formed to Negotiate Decentralization with Damascus
The Syrian Kurdish delegation formed to engage with Damascus and…
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Iraq’s Oil Ministry Signs Drilling Contract in Kifri, a PUK-Controlled Area
Iraq’s Oil Ministry has signed a drilling contract for a…
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Are the PKK and Its Far-Left Ally MLKP Heading Toward a Split?
A rare public disagreement has surfaced between the Kurdistan Workers’…
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What Makes Iranian Kurds Different And Why It Matters Now
As Israel’s war against Iran continues and discussions about Iran’s…
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As Israel Strikes Iran, Iranian Kurdish Groups Observe with Caution
As Israel continues its unprecedented air campaign against Iran, marked…
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Are the PKK and Its Far-Left Ally MLKP Heading Toward a Split?
A rare public disagreement has surfaced between the Kurdistan Workers’…
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Christians in Erbil’s Ankawa District Launch Campaign Against Nightclub and Hotel Expansion
In Ankawa, Erbil’s Christian-majority district, public frustration is mounting over…
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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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