Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK)
Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK)
Strategic rationality behind Türkiye-Iraq rapprochement
| OpinionRecent months have seen a flurry of diplomatic activity between Türkiye and Iraq, culminating in …
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OpinionNew era for Turkish-Iraqi ties heralds key developments
By Burhanettin DuranTürkiye and Iraq issued a joint statement following last week’s security summit in Baghdad, marking the beginning of a new chapter in bilateral relations.
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OpinionTurkey’s balancing role in Iraq
By Burhanettin DuranIraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is considering either incorporating the KRG peshmerga into the Iraqi military or keeping it as a minor local force. It is very obvious to what extent this recession troubles the KRG, which has tried to realize self-governance since 1991. It is safe to say that the situation has traumatized the collective memory of Kurdish nationalists.