IDREES MOHAMMED
The once cold relations between successive Turkish governments and the Kurdish populations have been turning hot.
IRAN AND IRAQI KURDISTAN MOVING CLOSER?
IDREES MOHAMMED
Iraqi Kurdistan Prime Minister recently visited Iran. He met with Iran’s top officials. The talks included a wide range of issues. The visit is important given serious internal and regional developments.
TOWARDS THE FULFILLMENT OF A DREAM: TURKEY OR KURDISTAN?
IDREES MOHAMMED
As Shiites-inspired politics go through an uncertain phase- amid the mounting pressure on Iran, and Syria’s standoff continues despite a significant investment in diplomacy, through the conflicting stance of Turkey and Iran – Iraq’s sectarian tension has hit a high point as the steady accumulation of disputes among political partners explodes, unleashing an even bigger risk to the country’s already challenged unity.
SYRIAN KURDS: CONTEXTUAL IRONY AND RAMIFICATIONS ON TURKEY
IDREES MOHAMMED
Syria’s current crisis could possibly end in an ironic scenario for Syrian Kurds that will have both positive and negative ramifications for Turkey.
CRISIS POINT FOR SYRIAN KURDS
IDREES MOHAMMED
Repressed for decades, the Syrian Kurds have been divided, marginalized and doubtful with respect to Syria crisis. Trusting neither Syria’s regime nor its opposition, the Kurds have declined to take an active role in anti-Assad protests.
IRAN, SYRIA AND IRAQ: TURKEY’S CHALLENGING TRIANGLE?
IDREES MOHAMMED
Turkey is facing a difficult period with respect to ties with its triangle of neighbors: Iran, Syria and Iraq. Their current domestic situations and foreign policies are now endangering Turkey’s own domestic stability and foreign policy.