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Iraq’s Tax Revenue Soars 4,711% Over Two Decades, Yet Still Only 5.2% of Government Income

In 2024, Iraq’s tax revenue reached 7.68 trillion dinars, its…
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From Fighting Turkey to Shaping It: How Ocalan and Ankara Are Rewriting the Kurdish-Turkish Relationship

The current PKK-Turkish talks must be viewed within their regional…
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54 Protests Sweep Kurdistan in February, Driven by Salary and Job Demands

In February 2025, 54 peaceful civil protest activities took place…
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Who are the committee members for the Syrian constitution for the transitional period?

Following the suspension of Syria’s 2012 Constitution, the Syrian presidency…
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Economic Powerhouses: Erbil and Sulaimani Lead Iraq’s Provincial Economies

According to Iraq’s newly released 2024 socio-economic survey, Erbil and…
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Affordability Gap Widens as Erbil’s 24-Hour Power Comes with 750% Price Hike

The KRG’s ambitious Ronaki Project, designed to deliver uninterrupted electricity…
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Rethinking Poverty Rates in Kurdistan: Why Standardized Measures Misrepresent True Poverty Levels

The Kurdistan Region has released a specialized survey on social…
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PUK’s Talabanis Face Backlash Over Sudden U-Turn on KRG Salary Domiciliation Policy

The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), the junior partner in…
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Why Does Barzani Provide Sanctuary to Ba’athists in Erbil?

Recently, a series of controversies have emerged surrounding the presence…
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USAID’s 2024 Iraq Spending Reveals 65% Went to ‘Consulting’ While Programs Face Uncertainty

According to U.S. Foreign Assistance data, American agencies provided $180.4…
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