22 December 2016 Tensions between the KDP and the PKK over influence in Sinjar reflect wider regional struggles The accusations of KDP-linked Peshmerga fighters retreating from IS has cost the KDP politically across the KRI and in Sinjar particularly The PKK’s influence in the area has expanded, something which the…
Monday, 12 December, 2016 Barzani’s possible stepping back and protests in Iraqi Kurdistan President Barzani has indicated recently his willingness to step down from power, allowing for negotiations to re-open parliament and to end the current political impasse, but structural reform is urgently needed to resolve political crises in the…
Friday, 09 December, 2016 The landlocked Kurdistan Region of Northern Iraq (KRI) is set to become a regional energy hub within the next 20 years, although it faces many challenges. Less than 25% of the KRI’s oil and even fewer of its gas reserves have yet been tapped. If exploration…
Monday, 05 December, 2016 The prospect of an Iran-KRG pipeline deal Erbil is still to confirm a deal to build a pipeline to Iran to export oil, which could allow it more flexibility in negotiations with its neighbours. An alternative export route could allow the KRG to break its dependency…
Monday, 28 November, 2016 Kurdish Progress Interview with Salih Muslim, Co-Chair of the Democratic Union Party (PYD), November 22 2016 *The Centre for Kurdish Progress is a non-partisan organisation. The views of interviewees and speakers at our events are entirely their own. The Centre for Kurdish Progress provides a platform for dialogue…
Monday, 21 November, 2016 President of the KRG, Masoud Barzani, has said the KRG will hold on to lands captured from Islamic State (IS). The KRG may be set to expand its territory through the conflict with IS. Human rights groups have accused KRG’s Peshmerga forces of destroying homes of non-Kurds…
Tuesday, 15 November, 2016 The majority-Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced the beginning of an assault on Raqqa, with US backing. Arab militias have expressed anger at Kurdish advances. Washington has reportedly reached a deal with Ankara over the governing of Raqqa after ISIS has been defeated, allaying fears among Arabs…
Thursday, 10 November, 2016 The Centre for Kurdish Progress is seeking submissions. These can be in the form of either white papers or articles. We are seeking submissions on topics including but not exclusive to Iranian-Kurdish political identity, Arab-Kurdish relations, radicalisation, and women’s rights. A white paper should be between…
Thursday, 16 June, 2016 30/05/2016 – Özgür Gündem, Translated to English by KurdishQuestion.com Interview with Rojda Felat, the Commander Leading the Fight Against Islamic State Rojda Felat, the Kurdish woman commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces, who is leading the operation to rid Raqqa from the Islamic State (IS) and…
Monday, 21 September, 2015 In partnership with Peace in Kurdistan Campaign for a political solution of the Kurdish Question www.peaceinkurdistancampaign.com photo credit:BBC Turkey Kurds: Grim reports from Cizre 10 September 2015 / BBC NewsA 53-year old mother of seven, Meryem Sune’s body rests on a desk, wrapped in white cloth and bed sheets.What…