Kurdistan’s unique tradition: the tree of nails and its stories
In the village of Dara Bzmare, located in the Bastora area of Pirmam district in Erbil province, stands a tree that has become a symbol
Shamaran: Kurdish legend from northern Kurdistan
The legend of Shamaran is well-known throughout Northern Kurdistan. The name Shamaran is composed of two words: sha, meaning king, and maran, meaning snakes—thus, Shamaran
Support for Kurds is support for stability
By | Dr. Nazaket Hussen As discussions about reshaping the Middle East continue to surface, one thing remains unchanged: peace and long-term stability in the
Claude Lévi-Strauss, Race and History: A Kurdish Reflection
By Khadija Askandir Haider In 1952, French anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss published (Race and History), a seminal critique of Western ethnocentrism. He dismantled the pervasive notion
From Ideas to Impact: How Startups Are Changing Kurdistan
By Fenik yaseen In the heart of the Middle East, among the ancient mountains and bustling cities of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, a quiet
The Salary Crisis in the Kurdistan Region: Constitutional, Political, and Social Dimensions
By Shavin Muhammed Ali Introduction The salary crisis of Kurdistan Region employees represents one of the most severe recurring financial-political crises in Iraq since 2003.
Israel’s Attacks on Iran: Reshape the Middle East and Neutralize Iran’s Regional Role
By Saadula Aqrawi Yes, the Middle East, long a region shaped by complex alliances, historical rivalries, and strategic interests, faces a potential transformation. Israel’s recent
The Impact of the Deep State on Erbil-Baghdad Relations in Iraq
By Tahseen Wsu Abdullah The concept of deep state or state within a state is one of the most common terms to describe unelected governing
Baghdad’s New Policy Toward the Kurdistan Region
By Payraw Anwar The recent developments between the Kurdistan Regional Government and international oil companies, particularly those based in the United States, have triggered a
Dancing Around Federalism: Kurdistan’s Uncertain Future in Iraq”
By Farhad Mohamad Since 1992 to 2003, the Kurdistan Region broke away from Baghdad’s grip and functioned as a de facto state, effectively cutting off