Kurds
Kurdish disappointment is a bigger story than Ocalan’s rhetoric - opinion
Ocalan's anti-Israel statements should not automatically be regarded as a reflection of the general views of Kurdish society, since he has been in Turkish custody for decades.
Kurds are not a proxy. We are a nation without a front - opinion
Turkish parliament passes landmark law to advance PKK peace process
Syria's Kurds demonstrate in multiple cities, government announces curfew
Turkey’s changing regional policy is a sign of stability, but Israel is wary - analysis
Today, Ankara appears to have changed course. It backs the new Syrian government and has appeared to support the Syrian Democratic Forces’ integration into the new Syrian security forces.
Petty clashes over a sign in Syria risk snowballing into real conflict
Protesters in Hasakah and also in Qamishli object to the removal of Kurdish from official signs on government buildings.
Kurdish leaders in Iraq seek stability and influence under Zaidi government - analysis
Iraqi Kurdish leaders are seeking greater influence in Baghdad as Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi forms a new government amid rising regional tensions.
Iran continues to attack Kurdish groups in Iraq despite new Iraqi PM
Iran and its militias have carried out more than 800 attacks on the Kurdistan Region of Iraq since February 28, when the US and Israel began strikes on Iran.
Kurdistan Region hopes for stability with new Iraq Prime Minister
Iraq’s prime minister is chosen by Shi’ite political parties to reflect the fact that Shi’ites are the largest group in Iraq, while the Kurds receive the presidency.
Turkey’s approach to the Kurds shapes regional security dynamics - opinion
Ankara’s approach to the Kurds is deepening regional tensions and affecting Israel’s strategic calculations.
Israel and Kurdistan: Regional collapse reshapes the Middle East map - opinion
Israel and Kurdistan face shared adversaries, raising questions about new alliances as old Middle East borders weaken and fragment.
US offers $10 million for information about three Iraqi militia leaders
On April 24, the United States also offered a $10m. reward for Hishim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji, known as Abu Ala al-Walai, the head of Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada, an Iraqi paramilitary group.
Iraq political factions fail to agree on prime minister as US pressure mounts
It has been five months since Iraq had an election in November, 2025. However, the parties can’t agree on a prime minister.
From Erbil to Rojhilat: A new Kurdish political alignment emerges - opinion
After decades of fragmentation, Iranian Kurdish groups form a new coalition with strategic implications for the region.
