Work advances on Erbil wastewater treatment project
One of the Kurdistan Region’s largest environmental projects will treat up to 840,000 cubic meters of wastewater daily and support agriculture, green spaces, and renewable
The Middle East enters a new era of understanding
By | Dr. Nazaket Hussen War brings suffering, destruction, and crisis. Yet it can also create an opportunity for political forces to reconsider old positions,
Geopolitical Balancing and the Transformation of Governance Challenges in the Kurdistan Region
By Frsat Said Shkur In contemporary history, the Middle East is characterized by an environment of security uncertainty and pervasive institutional collapse. In such an
Good governanceIs and Social Justice the Foundation of State-Building
By Saadula Aqrawi The Middle East is a region of enormous natural wealth, strategic importance, and human potential. Yet, despite its vast oil and gas
Iraq and Consensus Democracy
By Hiwa M. Khalil Iraq since 2003 offers a case study in consensus-based democratic governance. Following the collapse of the Ba’athist government, coalition forces attempted
Rojava: A New Chapter in Relations with the Syrian State
By Payraw Anwar A new chapter may be emerging in the relationship between Syria and its Kurdish population. The Syrian government has issued a presidential
Energy Transition and Infrastructure Resilience in the Kurdistan Region
By Ismail Abdullah Ahmed Weighing the Kurdistan Region’s energy security requires looking past the polished ministerial briefs and staring directly at the fractured reality of
Beijing Is Learning Kurdish
By Jamie Watt Years ago, in a small town with a mountain filling the kitchen window, I sat at a table covered in household objects
Papal honor recognizes President Barzani’s defense of coexistence
Vatican honors President Barzani for promoting coexistence President Masoud Barzani has received one of the Vatican’s highest papal honors in recognition of his role in
Drone strikes on Erbil draw widespread condemnation
Political parties and international governments denounce attacks in Erbil and call for restraint, accountability, and respect for Iraq’s sovereignty Two explosive-laden drones targeted the private