Cultural Trends & Identity

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…

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…

As Israel Strikes Iran, Iranian Kurdish Groups Observe with Caution

As Israel continues its unprecedented air campaign against Iran, marked by a decapitation of top military leadership through a series…

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Are the PKK and Its Far-Left Ally MLKP Heading Toward a Split?

A rare public disagreement has surfaced between the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and its longtime Marxist ally, the Marxist-Leninist Communist Party (MLKP), following the PKK’s historic decision to dissolve itself…
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Christians in Erbil’s Ankawa District Launch Campaign Against Nightclub and Hotel Expansion

In Ankawa, Erbil’s Christian-majority district, public frustration is mounting over the rapid spread of nightclubs and hotels, amid growing reports of rising prostitution. This has sparked a grassroots campaign to…
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The Iran Angle in the PKK–Turkey Peace Talks

As talks over the dissolution and disarmament of the PKK gain traction, one critical question remains conspicuously unaddressed: what about PJAK? While Turkey has been vocal about other PKK-affiliated offshoots,…
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Syrian Kurdish Factions Adopt Decentralization Framework While Deferring Delegation Selection

The Syrian Kurdish unity conference was held in the city of Qamishli in northeast Syria. The event lasted around four hours, and in its final declaration, it adopted “decentralization” as…
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Is Erbil Becoming the Cultural Frontline of the Abrahamic Accord?

Today, the Kurdistan National Prayer Breakfast is taking place in Erbil, scheduled to last three days. The event brings together not only the three top Barzani figures in Erbil but…
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Halabja’s Governorate Status Triggers Battle to Redraw Iraq’s Map

The Iraqi Parliament’s vote on April 14, 2025, to officially recognize Halabja as the country’s 19th province has triggered a cascade of renewed demands to redraw the administrative map—many of…
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What Kurdish Flags Reveal About Newroz Celebrations in Syria

For the first time in decades, Kurds were permitted to celebrate Newroz publicly throughout much of Syria, including Damascus. While Newroz celebrations have been commonplace in areas controlled by the…
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