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Mazloum Abdi’s meeting with Ahmed al-Sharaa delayed as U.S. envoy seeks to resolve key differences
Politics & Policy July 9, 2025
A widely anticipated meeting between Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander…
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Fierce Clashes Erupt Between Harki Tribe and KDP Security Forces in Western Erbil
Cultural Trends & Identity July 9, 2025
Fierce clashes have broken out between a faction of the…
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Budget Deadlock Masks Broader Baghdad–KRG Showdown
Politics & Policy July 8, 2025
The salary crisis in the Kurdistan Region is deepening, with…
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A Breakdown of the KRG’s Oil, Budget, and Salary Realities Since the March 2023 Oil Pipeline Halt
Economic Intelligence July 7, 2025
Two years and three months have elapsed since the Paris…
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U.S. Plans to Fold SDF into Syrian Army—So Why Fund It in 2026?
Explainers July 6, 2025
The Pentagon’s 2026 budget for Syria allocates $130 million to…
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Tribal Clash Over KRG Pipeline Exposes Fragile Patronage Network Behind KDP Rule
Cultural Trends & Identity July 4, 2025
Yesterday, violent clashes erupted between two tribes in western Erbil…
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US Quietly Anchors PKK Disarmament Process Through SDF-Syria Deal
Human Rights & Governance July 4, 2025
The PKK’s first practical step toward disarmament is expected to…
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KRG Claims $8M Left from Oil Revenues. The Real Figure May Be Nearly Twenty Times Higher
Politics & Policy July 2, 2025
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has recently restated its position…
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The U.S. Moves Ahead with Damascus Partnership to Combat ISIS and Oversee ISIS Camps
Politics & Policy July 1, 2025
Following the removal of sanctions on Syria, the White House…
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Simultaneous Drone and Missile Strikes Hit Baiji, Kirkuk, and Zakho Overnight
Politics & Policy July 1, 2025
Last night at roughly the same time, at least three…
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