Ameri Heads to Barzani for Talks as Baghdad Weighs KRG Salary Loan
As the salary standoff between Baghdad and Erbil intensifies, high-level political meetings are underway to prevent a rupture. Hadi al-Ameri,…
Iraqi and KRG Finance Ministries Trade Blame Over Salary Payments
The Iraqi federal government and Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) finance ministries have issued competing statements today, presenting conflicting narratives over…
The Politics Behind Baghdad’s Halt of KRG Salary Payments
While the immediate catalyst for the Iraqi government’s escalating pressure against the KRG—which has now reached the point of suspending…
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The Geopolitical Chess Game Behind Barzani’s Escalation Against Baghdad
Yesterday’s decision by the Iraqi Finance Ministry to halt KRG public employee salaries comes as no surprise. The trigger was first pulled by KDP leader Masoud Barzani, who has long…
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Baghdad Halts KRG Salary Funding, Claims 2025 Allocation Complete
In what is widely interpreted as a response to the Kurdistan Regional Government’s recent unilateral signing of energy contracts in the United States without consulting the Iraqi federal government, the…
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Baghdad Pushes Back on KRG Energy Deals, Says 2025 Salary Payments Already Fulfilled
In a significant countermove following the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) recent energy agreements in Washington, the Iraqi Finance Ministry has announced that it has already fulfilled its full budgetary obligation…
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New Round of US-Backed SDF–Damascus Talks Set to Define Future of Northeast Syria
A delegation from the Kurdish-led administration in northeast Syria is reportedly heading to Damascus, with Syria TV suggesting the visit could begin as early as today, to launch a new…
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A Grand Settlement on the Syria–SDF File Is Underway
A sweeping realignment over the future of northeast Syria appears to be unfolding. In a surprise visit to Istanbul, Syrian President al-Sharaa met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Signaling…
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Multi-Country Drive to Disarm PKK Gains Pace as SDF Future Hangs in Balance
Following the PKK’s recent congress, in which the group adopted a resolution to disarm and dissolve itself under its current name, the disarmament process has quietly gained momentum. Despite conflicting…
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The Silent Partner No More: PUK’s Deep Stake in KRG’s New U.S. Energy Agreements
The KRG’s recent multi-billion-dollar energy agreements with two U.S.-based companies—Western Zagros and HKN Energy—have garnered attention, primarily for their potential impact on Erbil-Baghdad relations and broader geopolitical implications. These deals…
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