Kurds
As war reshapes the region, Kurds returns to center stage - opinion
As war with Iran deepens, the long-ignored Kurdish question emerges as a decisive factor in the region’s future.
Syria detains former political security chief Muhammad Mansoura amid Assad-era abuse investigations
Syria’s minorities question German, British silence on sectarian violence during Sharaa’s visit
Iranian regime faces pressure as Kurds, US strengthen cooperation - opinion
US, Kurds discuss potential Iran military operation, sources say
While a final decision has not yet been made, the goal of a joint operation would be to create room for Iranians opposed to the Islamic regime to rise up.
Pahlavi’s challenge: Will he overcome Kurdish distrust to lead a unified Iran? - opinion
Iran’s opposition struggles to unite as minority rights remain unresolved.
The Kurds' moment: Why Iran’s Kurdish opposition thinks history is turning in its favor
MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: Kurdish groups in Iran and Iraq have faced incredible hardships. They have persevered. Now they sense that their moment has arrived.
For Kurds in Iraq, Iran conflict has opportunities and pitfalls - analysis
In the past, some Kurds were able to seek refuge in Iran during Saddam Hussein’s genocidal poison gas attacks. However, the Iranian regime has been persecuting Kurds over recent decades.
Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq threatens US, Kurdish groups
The militia's threat came as the US Embassy in Israel said it had authorized the departure of non-essential personnel on Friday.
Will Iran remain a unified country? - opinion
The phenomenon of empires disintegrating along ethnic lines has been known for many generations.
Rojava failed, but Kurdish pragmatism may succeed where utopia did not - opinion
Rojava is shifting from revolutionary autonomy toward conditional integration.
Washington's tactical amnesia on Syria could fuel jihadist resurgence - analysis
Why Western policy may be paving the way for Islamist rule, ethnic cleansing, and regional instability
Islamic State terrorists kill four Syrian government security personnel in northern Syria
The assault on a checkpoint west of Raqqa city underlined an escalation in attacks by the jihadist group against President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.
Five Kurdish groups form political coalition to challenge Iran’s regime
Five Kurdish Iranian opposition groups unite to form a powerful new coalition against Tehran’s regime, focusing on self-determination and democracy.
