Tag: Kurdistan

Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Middle East Monitoring & Analysis

The Iraqi crisis: between energy disputes and political stalemate

The ongoing political crisis is not the only issue affecting Iraq. Fight against terrorism, extreme drought, frequent sandstorms, demonstrations against rampant corruption, and a dispute with Iraqi Kurdistan to manage the hydrocarbon fields in the north are challenging the central Government of Baghdad.…Read moreThe Iraqi crisis: between energy disputes and political stalemate

Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Middle East Monitoring & Analysis

Kurdistan politics and media: a conversation with Dr Nazakat Hussein

Kurdistan is experiencing severe internal complications due to the relationship with the central government in Baghdad and the recent Turkish military operation in the region in which Ankara planned to eliminate PKK members defined by Turkish authorities as “terrorists”.…Read moreKurdistan politics and media: a conversation with Dr Nazakat Hussein

Middle East Monitoring & Analysis

Turkey started a military operation in northern Iraq in connection with gas pipelines

In the aftermath of the events in Ukraine and the sanctions imposed on Russia, European countries are straggling in search of alternative gas imports. Turkey started a military operation in northern Iraq to ensure gas supplies from Kurdish fields.…Read moreTurkey started a military operation in northern Iraq in connection with gas pipelines

Monitoring & Analysis Middle East

Germany confirms its military presence in Iraq

On Wednesday, January 12th, 2022, the new German Government decided to extend by nine months the foreign mission in Iraq of the Bundeswehr until the end of October 2022. At the same time, the German Government discussed some adjustments regarding foreign missions to exclude the possibility of using the Bundeswehr in Syria.…Read moreGermany confirms its military presence in Iraq

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Kurdistan – United States assessed their relations and regional policy

The Manama Dialogue in Bahrain highlighted that the United States are still interested in Middle Eastern geopolitics and dynamics. In this regard, the White House might increase its cooperation and connection with Kurdistan to coordinate the fight against the Islamic…Read moreKurdistan – United States assessed their relations and regional policy