Yezidis revive tradition with cultural ceremony in sinjar
After a five-year hiatus, Kurdish Yezidis in Sinjar have revived a cherished cultural tradition, organizing an annual ceremony to celebrate and preserve their heritage. This
Kurdish film festival showcases culture and women’s voices in Canada
From October 17 to 19, the city of Vancouver is hosting the second Kurdish Film Festival, featuring dozens of films that celebrate Kurdish culture, history,
The cornerstone of Iraq’s upcoming elections
By | Dr. Nazaket Hussen As Iraq prepares for the upcoming parliamentary elections next month, the nation once again stands at a defining moment in
Rewriting the narrative of Kurdistan–Turkey relations
By Jawad Qadir * The relationship between the Kurdistan Region and Turkey has historically been marked by suspicion and military tension. Yet in recent months,
Kurdistan’s Foreign Policy Amid Turkey-Iraq Dynamics
By Kazhan Abdullah After the 1991 uprising, and the establishment of a semi- autonomous entity of Iraqi Kurdistan, Kurdish leaders realized that unless they formed
New Election, New Legitimacy
By Payraw Anwar Iraq is preparing for a new general election scheduled for November 11, 2025, marking the sixth national vote since the fall of
The Ring Fence Strategy: Upholding IOC Trust and Stability in Kurdistan’s Oil Sector
By Dilshad Mahmoud The re-initiation of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) through Iraq’s State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) marks a pivotal
PKK Disarmament Between the Peace Process and a Terror-Free Turkey
By Tahseen Wsu Abdullah Over the past hundred years, state policy in Turkey has focused more on soft mechanisms for assimilation of the Kurds as
Disputed areas and their impact on the map of the Iraqi parliament
By Hewa A. Ahmed The issue of the disputed areas between the Kurdistan Region and the central government of Iraq, such as Kirkuk, Khanaqin, Shingal,
Trump, the ‘King of Peace’.. Bright future for Middle East
Opportunities for Iraq and Kurdistan Region to play constructive roles.roles. By Saadula Aqrawi I believe that the Trump 2025 Gaza peace plan is ambitious, and