Commission on PKK Disarmament Named ‘Brotherhood and Solidarity’ as CHP Backs Process
The newly formed Turkish parliamentary commission tasked with managing the peace process with the PKK has been officially named the…
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…
Turkish Parliament Forms Commission to Address Legal Framework of Kurdish Peace Process
A new commission in the Turkish parliament tasked with advancing the Kurdish peace process has been formed, consisting of 51…
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The Sweida Conflict Is a Strategic Turning Point for the SDF
The ongoing clashes in Sweida, southern Syria, represent far more than a localized conflict between Druze fighters and Bedouin tribes. What began as a government attempt to assert control has…
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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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The U.S. Moves Ahead with Damascus Partnership to Combat ISIS and Oversee ISIS Camps
Following the removal of sanctions on Syria, the White House statement said the administration will monitor progress on key priorities, including “helping the United States prevent a resurgence of ISIS,…
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Detailed Analysis: KRG Oil Field Production and Revenue
According to a new report by the Runbeen Organization, which monitors transparency in the Kurdistan Region’s oil sector, currently, eight oil fields in the Kurdistan Region are actively producing oil,…
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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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Mass Resignations Shake Iraq’s Federal Court Amid Iran–Israel War Fallout
Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court has been rocked by mass resignations at a time of escalating regional instability driven by the Iran–Israel war. Nine out of the court’s 14 members—six permanent…
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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 of targeted strikes, Iranian Kurdish opposition groups based in the…
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