Read the recap of our event, Between Washington, Tel Aviv, and Tehran: Kurdistan’s Precarious Position at @ausis.bsky.social featuring experts Dr. Dlawer Ala’Aldeen, Dr. Kenneth Pollack, and @yerevansaeed.bsky.social www.american.edu/sis/research...
Middle East Research Institute President Dlawer Ala’Aldeen examines the pressure on Iraq’s new government to rein in pro-Iran militias, warning that without reform, Baghdad risks instability, weakened sovereignty, and escalation.
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“At a certain level, there is still tremendous American support for and interaction with Kurdistan. There is a great deal of affection for Kurdistan here in Washington.”—Dr. Kenneth Pollack.
“When you face the PMF, you're facing the entire Iraqi establishment, Iraqi government, Iraqi state that they have overwhelmed. At the same time, you're facing the Iranian establishment, plus the universe of the Islamic resistance that they have created.”—Dr. Dlawer Ala’Aldeen.
“In part because of America's policy toward Kurdistan, toward Iraq, toward the region over the past 15 years, there has been a tremendous amount of neglect of the Kurdistan region in American thinking,” says Middle East Institute Vice President for Policy, Dr. Kenneth Pollack.
“Kurdistan Region has been a small fish in a big tank, where the big whales are fighting. I think the KRI has chosen the right thing, and it's trying its best not to be entangled,” says Middle East Research Institute President, Dr. Dlawer Ala'Aldeen.
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Art and Culture: Tara Abdullah transforms women’s private experiences of violence and shame into powerful public installations, challenging deeply rooted taboos in her society. www.american.edu/sis/research...
Today marks the 38th anniversary of the Anfal Genocide, a military operation by the former Iraqi regime that systematically targeted and dismantled Kurdish civilian populations, leading to the deaths and disappearances of more than 182,000 Kurds.
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Don't miss our webinar with @ausis.bsky.social: "Between Washington, Tel Aviv, and Tehran: Kurdistan’s Precarious Position," featuring expert insights from Dr. Dlawer Ala’Aldeen, Dr. Kenneth Pollack, and @yerevansaeed.bsky.social.
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Speaking with @almonitor.bsky.social , @ausis.bsky.social Barzani Scholar @yerevansaeed.bsky.social commented on Iraq’s oil export crisis and the challenges facing development of the Basra-Aqaba pipeline, which could help diversify the country’s export routes.
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Join us for a webinar with @ausis.bsky.social: "Between Washington, Tel Aviv, and Tehran: Kurdistan’s Precarious Position" to hear expert insights from Dr. Dlawer Ala’Aldeen, Dr. Kenneth Pollack, and @yerevansaeed.bsky.social.
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Read our March newsletter to see the latest work of the Initiative. This issue includes a note from Director @yerevansaeed.bsky.social, recent publications, Barzani Peace Fellow highlights, and interviews on Kurdish art and student experiences. Read here: t.e2ma.net/webview/7twz...
Join us for a webinar with @ausis.bsky.social: "Between Washington, Tel Aviv, and Tehran: Kurdistan’s Precarious Position" to hear expert insights from Dr. Dlawer Ala’Aldeen, Dr. Kenneth Pollack, and @yerevansaeed.bsky.social.
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Congratulations to Barzani Peace Fellow Anthony Avice Du Buisson for being awarded the Celebration of Scholarships Medal by American University!
On March 23, @ausis.bsky.social Global Kurdish Initiative for Peace hosted its third annual Newroz event to celebrate the Kurdish New Year 2726 and the arrival of spring. The event included cultural reflections, live music, and delicious food, and united people from diverse backgrounds.
In a new piece for @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social, Director and @ausis.bsky.social Barzani Scholar @yerevansaeed.bsky.social argues that the redeployment of Peshmerga forces to disputed areas is imperative to protect Kurdistan’s stability & US military personnel in the region.
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Register today for a delightful evening of Kurdish music, delicious food, and cultural celebration as we come together to honor Newroz. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1984305647...
NextGen Voices: Aheen Hajibadri channels her heritage into activism, building Kurdish community spaces, advocating through education and public service, and showing how the diaspora preserves culture through solidarity and collective support.
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Baghdad and Erbil reach an agreement to restart Kurdish oil flows to Ceyhan, as Iraq faces major production losses and ongoing disputes with Erbil over governance and revenues, per @reuters.com.
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Speaking with @ausis.bsky.social, Director and Barzani Scholar @yerevansaeed.bsky.social comments on the effects of the Iran conflict on the Kurdistan Region.
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In a new piece for the Middle East Institute, Director and @ausis.bsky.social Barzani Scholar @yerevansaeed.bsky.social comments on Baghdad's need for a deal with Erbil over the Iraq-Turkey Pipeline amid Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Today marks the 38th anniversary of the Halabja Massacre, in which thousands of Kurds were killed by chemical gas at the hands of the former Iraqi government during Saddam Hussein's rule. Read more about the long-lasting effects here: www.dw.com/en/iran-iraq...
Register today for a delightful evening of Kurdish music, delicious food, and cultural celebration as we come together to honor Newroz. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1984305647...
In a new piece, Director and @ausis.bsky.social Barzani Scholar @yerevansaeed.bsky.social argues that Kurdish leaders need to seek assurances from the U.S. before getting involved in the war in Iran.
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Art and Culture: Vian Hussein turns her memories of war and displacement from Rojava into sculptures, paintings, and textiles that preserve Kurdish stories of survival, migration, and identity.
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Today marks the 56th anniversary of the March 11 Agreement, a key turning point in Kurdish history. After years of struggle led by Kurdish leader Mustafa Barzani, Iraq formally recognized Kurdish national rights, marking a major step toward autonomy and political recognition.
