Baghdad’s Excuses & Continuing the Policy of Pressure on the Kurdistan Region
By Tahseen Wsu Abdullah The Iraqi political process is not based on the right foundation, but on the contrary, on a kind of policy of
Does the U.S. Intend to Withdraw from Kurdistan region?
By Payraw Anwar Since the U.S.-led coalition liberated Iraq in 2003 and overthrew Saddam Hussein’s Baathist regime, Washington has remained a decisive actor in shaping
U.S. Military Withdrawal from Iraq.. Focused on Erbil
PMF legislation, Rising U.S. Concerns and Threat of Retaliatory Measures Sanctions or aid suspension are on the table if the legislation is enacted. By Saadula
Kurdistan’s Oil Impasse: A Grand Bargain Is the Only Way Forward
By Dilshad Mwani The two-year paralysis of Kurdistan’s oil exports is far more than a simple political dispute between Erbil and Baghdad. It is a
Sovereignty Denied: Why Global Powers Opposed the 2017 Kurdish Independence Referendum
By Farhad Mohammad The 2017 Kurdish independence referendum was a critical juncture for the Kurdistan Region, representing a historical aspiration for self-determination. With an overwhelming
State-building challenges in Iraq after 2003: constitutional implementation under strain
Militia dominance and foreign meddling erode governance, leaving Iraq’s institutions unable to serve citizens effectively. After 2003, Iraq was re-established on the principles of democracy,
Kurdistan rejects Iraqi decision on displaced people
There are 1 million displaced people in Kurdistan, and the Iraqi government wants to deprive them of their rights. On Thursday, August 21, 2025, the
Kurdistan Parliament to elect presidency in September
Kurdistan main parties move toward parliament reactivation and cabinet formation after year-long political deadlock. Citizens of the Kurdistan Region are demanding that the tenth cabinet
Iraq’s draft Oil and Gas Law: A potential bridge over two decades of Baghdad-Erbil discord
Iraq’s Parliamentary Oil and Gas Committee believes that finalizing the long-awaited Oil and Gas Law could finally resolve the entrenched disputes between Baghdad and the
Sanharib Club wins Iraqi women’s volleyball championship
Sanharib Club beat Akkad three sets to one, winning Iraq’s women’s volleyball championship in Erbil The tournament began with the participation of six clubs: Akkad,