Turkey and Iran: Towards a Renewed Partnership?
The issues of Iraq, Syria and the outlawed PKK have been highlighted in these meetings between Turkey and Iran.
What does Tel Aviv Expect from an “Independent” Erbil?
Being one of the actors that has influence over Northern Iraq, the US, initially objecting to the referendum by underlining the timing, demanded it to be cancelled for the preservation of Iraq’s territorial integrity.
Further sanctions on the KRG
ollowing the Kurdish independence referendum which took place on September 25, where residents in KRG-controlled areas were asked whether they wanted to separate from Baghdad, tensions have escalated between Erbil and the central Iraqi administration.
Is post-referendum KRG economically sustainable?
imilar to Iraq, 95% of whose economy depends on oil revenue, the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) economy is also heavily dependent on oil.
Israel wants to “exploit” the Kurdish people – Mahmoud Othman
ebates continue following the Kurdish independence referendum initiated by the Kurdistan Regional Government in northern Iraq.
Baghdad: any deal violating the Constitution will not be recognized
n September 25 Iraqis residing in KRG-controlled areas in northern Iraq voted on whether to declare independence from Iraq.
“Divide and Rule” – this time through Kurdish independence
he Kurdish independence referendum, initiated by Masoud Barzani in northern Iraq, has occupied the political agenda for a long while.
Military and Economic Measures tabled against the KRG
invasion of Iraq in 2003 and the developments in its aftermath led Turkey to develop different policies towards Baghdad and Erbil.
The KRG referendum: chaos continues
Earlier this week Iraq’s Prime Minister Haidar Al-Abadi warned the KRG against mobilizing their armed Peshmerga forces in the disputed northern province of Kirkuk.
The cooperation between Ankara and Moscow to yield positive results for the region
uring Putin’s visit to Ankara on Thursday, many issues were laid on the table including Syria, northern Iraq and bilateral relations.
KRG and Syria: the agenda in the Middle East
he referendum that took place on Monday in northern Iraq asking residents of the KRG-controlled provinces whether they want to break from Baghdad continues to occupy the political agenda in the Middle East.
The KRG’s Independence Bid Spells Trouble
Independence is an openly stated goal of the Iraqi Kurds who consistently declare it is only a question of when, not if.
World rejects independence referendum
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Gabriel called for dialogue between the two Iraqi administrations in order to address and negotiate on existing issues.
KRG referendum is ‘betrayal’
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The decision to hold the referendum has not only diminished relations with Turkey but also with Iran, that the country has already closed its border with northern Iraq.
EU to appreciate Turkey’s efforts
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In his speech he mentioned that there are Turkish companies in Africa, war-torn Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Turkish parties in unity against referendum
ollowing the governing AK Party’s statements regarding the controversial referendum in northern Iraq, the two main opposition party leaders, Devlet Bahceli and Kemal Kilicdaroglu have also supported the government in its stance.
Voting ends in KRG referendum
oting ended on Monday evening for the controversial referendum on the secession of northern Iraq’s Kurdish region.
Barzani is losing his long-time ally, Turkey
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Highlighting the diversity and integrity of Iraq, President Erdogan highlighted the wrongness of the referendum by stating that there are Arabs and Turkmens that also live in northern Iraq, emphasizing the need for Iraq’s territorial integrity.
Setting an Example: Turkey’s lead on humanitarian aid
Syria is followed by Yemen, Jordan, South Sudan and Iraq.
How DAESH uses Drones in the Battlefield
From this perspective, drones that were first used for reconnaissance and surveillance activities on a tactical level in Iraq and Syria are now being adopted on a strategical level and have gained greater impact.
