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Kurdistan’s Political Stalemate: 100 Days Without a Government and No Clear Path Forward
Politics & Policy February 10, 2025
KDP-PUK negotiations stall over parallel power structures as region faces…
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Explained: Understanding the Civil Servant Protests in Kurdistan’s Sulaimani
Politics & Policy February 9, 2025
For over 12 days, civil servants in the Kurdistan Region’s…
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Dueling Between Iraq’s Top Courts Reveals Strategic Divisions in the Pro-Iran Camp
Politics & Policy February 8, 2025
The ongoing power struggle between Iraq’s two highest judicial bodies—the…
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How to Understand the Growing Civil Disobedience and Protests in Sulaimani?
Human Rights & Governance February 3, 2025
For the past week, a protest camp has been set…
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What Trump’s Election Means for the Kurdistan Region?
Politics & Policy January 12, 2025
Instead of a long-form essay, we outline key points that…
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Religion, Tribal Power, and Social Media Collide: The Firestorm Over a Kurdish Influencer’s Words
Cultural Trends & Identity January 12, 2025
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Highlights from the Iraqi Census: A Focus on the Kurdistan Region
Data & Map Portal January 12, 2025
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The case of IQ Company: Corruption Allegations, Business Rivalries, and Power Struggles in Iraq’s Fiber Optic Sector
Politics & Policy January 12, 2025
A series of leaks and media reports have placed Iraqi…
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Kurdistan Region’s 2024 Budget: Record-High Revenues, Yet Salary Shortfalls Persist
Politics & Policy January 12, 2025
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Masrour Barzani Funded Media Wage Honor-Based Harassment Campaign Against Rivals’ Spouses
Human Rights & Governance January 12, 2025
Several prominent social media outlets funded by Masrour Barzani, including…
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