Two Visions: How Iraqi Kurds View Their Relationship with Baghdad
The Kurdish relationship with Baghdad has long oscillated between partnership and confrontation, autonomy and estrangement. After two decades of post-2003…
Turkey’s Emerging Kurd-Inclusive National Order
The political order emerging in Turkey since 2016 has been built around the narrative of existential threats, emphasizing the idea…
Why did the PKK burn its weapons during today’s disarmament ceremony?
The long-awaited ceremonial disarmament of PKK fighters took place today in Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region. This symbolic event involved 30 fighters…
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Fierce Clashes Erupt Between Harki Tribe and KDP Security Forces in Western Erbil
Fierce clashes have broken out between a faction of the Harki tribe and KDP security forces in Erbil’s western Khabat district, after an attempt by security forces to arrest Khurshid…
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Tribal Clash Over KRG Pipeline Exposes Fragile Patronage Network Behind KDP Rule
Yesterday, violent clashes erupted between two tribes in western Erbil province over a stretch of land through which the KRG oil pipeline passes, shedding light on the complex tribal partnerships…
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US Quietly Anchors PKK Disarmament Process Through SDF-Syria Deal
The PKK’s first practical step toward disarmament is expected to take place between July 10 and 12, according to the group’s spokesperson, Zagros Hiwa. This symbolic ceremony will involve fewer…
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Damascus Church Bombing Sparks Blame Game Between Syrian Government and SDF Over al-Hol Camp
The Syrian government has accused perpetrators of the deadly Damascus church bombing of originating from the SDF-controlled al-Hol camp, prompting a sharp rebuttal from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which…
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Ranking Iran’s Kurdish Opposition: Strategic Depth, Networks, and Potential
None of the Iranian Kurdish factions commands large fighting forces, so their comparative strength is not measured in numbers alone. Rather, the defining metric is strategic depth – encompassing geographic…
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Iran Issues Stern Warning to KDP and PUK, Fearing IDF-Coordinated Kurdish Militants on Its Western Flank
Following Israel’s military strikes on Iran, Iranian officials have conveyed stern warnings in phone calls to both the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), cautioning…
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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 a focal point in deliberations over any prospective new order.…
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