Turkey’s Offensive in Iraq: The Target is Qandil
urkey is in the midst of a ground operation in Iraq.
Iraqi Parliamentary Elections: The Changes and Challenges in Iraqi Politics
The Iraqi parliamentary elections took place on May 12, 2018 in the shadow of the concerns shaped by the profound crises the country confronted as of 2003.
Iraqi parliament speaker backs Turkey’s anti-PKK fight
he visiting Iraqi Parliament Speaker, Salim al-Jabouri, has backed Turkey’s fight against the PKK terror group.
Turkey’s Hunt for the PKK in post-referendum Iraq
ollowing the independence referendum proposed by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq on September 25, 2017, the governments of Turkey, Iran and Iraq have come closer to an unprecedented degree.
Turkey rushes aid groups to quake-hit Iraq
s soon as the powerful earthquake hit the Iraq-Iran border late on Sunday, Turkey announced its support to both Iraq and Iran, where most of the causalities took place.
Iraq suspends military operations in disputed regions
ollowing the independence referendum in northern Iraq on September 25, tensions have escalated between the central Baghdad administration and Erbil.
Iraq PM: referendum results must be “entirely annulled”
uring his region tour, which included stops in Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi stated that the illegitimate referendum on Kurdish regional independence should be “entirely annulled” and not simply “suspended.
Iraq forces take control of Kirkuk
ollowing the Kurdish independence referendum which took place on September 25 in Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) controlled areas in northern Iraq, the Iraqi government had responded with multiple economic and political sanctions.
Kurdish referendum: different voices in Iraq
hile the Iraqi central administration and other regional and international actors have spoken out against the Kurdish independence referendum that was held on September 25 in KRG-controlled areas, different institutions within Iraq have diverged on their mutual stance on this issue.
Iraq’s first non-Arab President Jalal Talabani dies in Berlin at 83
alal Talabani, a former President and first Kurdish political leader of Iraq, has passed away on Tuesday at the age of 83, according to family members.
Possible Civil War Scenarios in Iraq following the KRG Referendum
he Iraqi Kurdistan independence referendum, which was held upon the insistence of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) President Masoud Barzani despite all the objections of local, regional and international actors, poses numerous risks that could drift the entire region into a state of chaos.
Inside Northern Iraq: Hope and Despair are Side by Side
Iraqi Kurds are exhilarated; they feel like they are progressing towards independence after the September 25 referendum.
Ankara and Washington on the upcoming crises: northern Iraq
ollowing the KRG-initiated Kurdish independence referendum, which took place in KRG-controlled areas in northern Iraq, the U.
What does the referendum in Northern Iraq mean for Turkey and the Middle East?
A considerable part of Iraqi Kurds were among those objecting to the vote, which demonstrated concerns surrounding the possible problems that could arise.
Post-referendum Iraq: already in crisis
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He said that Erbil and Baghdad must now “resort to serious series of dialogues,” and requested neighboring countries to help the two Iraqi sides in finding solutions.
Support for territorial integrity and political sovereignty of Iraq
have spoken out against such an independence, emphasizing the importance of Iraq’s political sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Northern Iraq chooses isolation
The voters in KRG-held areas vote today, Monday 25 September, on whether to secede from Iraq.
Referendum in northern Iraq receives no support from international community
ot only Turkey and countries in the Middle East including Iran and the Baghdad government, but the US has only spoken out largely against the proposed referendum in northern Iraq.
What does Turkey want in Iraq?
raq has lately been the focal point of world politics due to the discussions regarding the Iraqi Kurdistan independence referendum, which has been urged by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).
Independence Vote further destabilize Iraq’s Domestic Politics
In light of all developments, last week Iraqi lawmakers voted to remove Kirkuk’s renegade governor, Najmiddin Karim, from office.
