Kurdistan as a Campaign Weapon in Iraq’s Shiite Elections
Although Iraq’s general elections are officially scheduled for November 11, campaigning has begun weeks in advance. Rival Shiite and Sunni…
Explainer: The Origins and Context of the Clashes in Sulaimani
The violent clashes that erupted in Sulaimani last night between PUK forces and supporters of Lahur Sheikh Jangi did not…
Shaswar Abdulwahid Faces Trial in Case That Could Reshape Kurdish Politics
Shaswar Abdulwahid, leader of the New Generation Movement and the largest opposition group by vote share in the Kurdistan Region,…
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Explainer: Why Are KRG Employees Paying for Pensions They Never Received?
The KRG public employees, who have already been going through a constant crisis in terms of their salary payments for a decade now, will now have their salaries deducted by…
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Explained: The Battle Over Disarming Iraq’s Shiite Militias
As Iraq nears its upcoming parliamentary elections and the Middle East continues to reel from escalating instability, the issue of Shiite armed groups and the future of the Popular Mobilization…
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Mapped: At least 18 drones have targeted KRG-controlled areas in the last 17 days
Since the end of the 12-day Israel-Iran war on June 24th, several drone strikes in Iraq have targeted key Iraqi radars, suspected to be carried out by pro-Iran militias, particularly…
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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 participating in what the organization described as a “goodwill gesture”…
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U.S. Plans to Fold SDF into Syrian Army—So Why Fund It in 2026?
The Pentagon’s 2026 budget for Syria allocates $130 million to support its vetted local partner forces despite the March 2025 framework agreement, which committed to integrating the Syrian Democratic Forces…
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Map of Iranian Kurdish Groups’ Camps and Military Outposts in the Kurdistan Region
Map of Iranian Kurdish Groups’ Camps and Military Outposts in the Kurdistan Region – Status as of June 2025: PJAK is based in the mountainous areas along the Iranian border.…
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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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