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Trump abandons the Kurds in favour of Turkey
Oct 09, 2019

Trump abandons the Kurds in favour of Turkey

The move paves way for a Turkish ‘invasion’ of northern Syria, which has a smorgasbord of rebels, Islamists, foreign powers, Iran backed rebels, U

Kurdish independence in Iraq: Not much to cheer about
Sep 11, 2017

Kurdish independence in Iraq: Not much to cheer about

The inching of the Kurds towards total independence in Iraq might have little to cheer about immediately.

The dilemma before Iraqi Kurds as independence referendum nears
Aug 03, 2017

The dilemma before Iraqi Kurds as independence referendum nears

Despite opposition President Barzani is standing firm on his decision to conduct the referendum as scheduled, hoping to realise Kurds' dream

Erdogan wants the world stage, from the Kurds to Kashmir
Oct 11, 2019

Erdogan wants the world stage, from the Kurds to Kashmir

For him, Turkey is the Islamic power awaiting its due, and while it does not have the oil dollars backing its fragile economy, it is still working hard to create its own narratives and influence zones across the region.

Iraqi PM makes rare visit to Kurdish north
Jun 12, 2013

Iraqi PM makes rare visit to Kurdish north

Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki led a landmark cabinet meeting in the country's Kurdish region, in an effort to diffuse tensions between Kurds and the central government, a dispute that is the biggest threat to Iraq's stability.

Turkey, Syria, and the Islamic State
Mar 18, 2016

Turkey, Syria, and the Islamic State

The Syrian crisis has become a test case for Turkey's foreign and domestic policy. Determined to find a balance between its global expectations and regional objectives, Turkey aimed towards the downfall of the Assad regime, relying on its strength in the Arab streets and support to rebels to ensure a rapid outcome. This tolerance for the radical opposition in Syria, along with the failure in finding a resolution to the Kurdish issue, has contribu

सीरियाई गृहयुद्ध: लोकतंत्र, विद्रोह और भू-राजनीतिक संघर्ष
Dec 11, 2024

सीरियाई गृहयुद्ध: लोकतंत्र, विद्रोह और भू-राजनीतिक संघर्ष

तुर्किये सीरिया पर नियंत्रण कायम करने का दावा करना चाहता है, लेकिन उसके पास पूरे देश से निपटने की क्षमता नहीं है.