Amid historical changes in the balance of power in the Middle East, at least one thing remains constant: the strategic importance of the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan.

The tragic fire at a hotel in Bolu, Turkey, which claimed numerous lives, is deeply saddening. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wish the injured a swift and complete recovery,

Ankara is open to various models for the Syrian Democratic Forces, including political representation in Damascus' national assembly

"Steps must continue to resolve remaining issues and foster Kurdish unity. During the meeting, Kurdish issues were discussed, and it was decided to keep dialogue channels open," Muslim stated.

On the other hand, he has threatened to “bury” the Kurds “in the ground” if they do not respond to Bahceli’s overtures and lay down their arms. This call has not only been issued to PKK members in the mountainous areas of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region but also to Kurdish members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF),

In a rare meeting near Irbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Masoud Barzani ... ENKS has ties with Barzani’s KDP and Turkey. Experts suggest that the evolving dynamics in the ...

It is becoming apparent that negotiations between the new leadership in Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) face significant obstacles due to disagreements over military structure and administrative demands.

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Omar emphasized the significance of recent high-level discussions, particularly the meeting between President Masoud Barzani and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi.

Representatives of political parties from Kurdish-majority regions in Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Syria as well as the diaspora met in Washington on Friday.

"Our goal is to present a unified Kurdish front in discussions with Damascus. In the coming days, we will meet with Kurdish parties and forces to prepare for a joint visit to Damascus," said Mazloum Abdi.

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