Progress in Turkey-US relations
The two are expected to discuss economic and military ties, as well as the situation in the Middle East, including Syria and Iraq.
Turkish PM urges US to extradite FETO leader
Vice President Mike Pence to discuss a range of issues which include Syria, Iraq, FETO, PYD, YPG, and refugees.
New PYD military quarters in Faysh Khabur
allowed the PYD to establish a new camp in Faysh Khabur - at the border gate between the regional government of northern Iraq and Syria, when the Iraqi army took action to provide control over all border territories in the country.
What’s happening in Saudi Arabia?
What is the impact of the regional conjuncture in all these changes?
The Iraqi Central Government’s capture of Kirkuk and other disputed territories together with Hashd al-Shaabi consolidated Iran’s influence in Iraq.
Turkish PM to visit the US
During the visit, which will last from 7 to 11 November, parties will discuss a range of issues which include politics, economy and other national and regional security related issues such as Syria, Iraq, FETO, PYD, YPG, and refugees.
PYD’s New Shadow Leaders: Shahoz Hasan and Aisha Heso
mmediately after the independence referendum held in northern Iraq, the PYD conveyed a congress on September 27-28, 2017.
Barzani fails to survive after referendum
ollowing the military operation of the Iraqi Armed Forces in Kirkuk, the KRG leader Masoud Barzani described the withdrawal of the Peshmerga and the handover of Kirkuk to Baghdad as “treason.
Irreversible damage caused by the KRG
uring a joint news conference with his Somali counterpart in Ankara, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Thursday that “Regardless of whatever decision the northern Iraqi administration takes, the point we reach today clearly shows that any decision they take would not bear any compensation for the damage they caused.
Independence put on hold
ollowing the independence referendum in Northern Iraq, the KRG had been subject to political and economic sanctions from regional and international actors.
Barzani is losing political legitimacy
On the basis of protecting Iraq’s territorial integrity, regional and international governments rejected the referendum, except Israel.
Could the Turkey-Iran Rapprochement permanently solve the Syrian Crisis?
Hence, the intense diplomacy traffic that followed the referendum in northern Iraq reflects that there is significant intersection in the threat perceptions of both Iran and Turkey’s national security.
The Strategic Value of UCAVs for Turkey
Considering the security risks emerging from Syria and Iraq, it would not be wrong to suggest that the number of UCAVs should be increased.
Barzani loses power step by step
ollowing the Kurdish independence referendum which was held in northern Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) controlled areas, the central Iraq administration have responded with political and economic sanctions.
What’s Next For the KRG After the Loss of Kirkuk?
s a result of the Peshmerga failing to resist operations initiated by the Iraqi Army on October 16, most parts of Kirkuk are now controlled by the Baghdad administration.
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.
