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Stadium Politics: How Lahur Sheikh Jangi’s Football Arena Threatens PUK’s Political Control in Kurdistan’s Sulaimani
The political feud between the Talabani cousins in the Kurdistan Region has spilled onto the football pitch as Qubad Talabani, PUK leader and deputy KRG Prime Minister, appears to be…
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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 highest level in two decades, yet this figure represents just 5.2% of total government income — highlighting the nation’s continued…
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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 and global context, as the PKK issue has long been regionalized and even globalized alongside internal Turkish and Kurdish politics.…
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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 across the four provinces of the Kurdistan Region, marking a 13% increase from the 48 recorded in January. The majority…
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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 has appointed a seven-member committee to review and propose a constitutional framework for the transitional period. What We Know So…
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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 Sulaimani have emerged as the country’s leading economic centers, consistently outperforming national averages across all key indicators. Both provinces boast…
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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 to a region long plagued by power shortages, has sparked widespread controversy as residents face monthly bills that frequently exceed…
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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 conditions, conducted alongside a broader socioeconomic assessment spanning Iraq. This regional effort sheds light on a critical flaw in how…
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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 the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), is facing intense scrutiny and backlash after a dramatic reversal on its stance regarding salary…
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Why Does Barzani Provide Sanctuary to Ba’athists in Erbil?
Recently, a series of controversies have emerged surrounding the presence of Ba’athist figures in Erbil and Masoud Barzani’s role in granting them sanctuary. Iraqi politician Ayad Allawi, one of Barzani’s…
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