Re-configuring the Middle East: IS and changing demographics
By James M. Dorsey The Syrian civil war and Iraqi sectarian…
Egypt FM calls for Arab unity in Iraq
Foreign minister warns against threat of descent into sectarian conflict and terrorism…
Iraq criticises Kurds over oil ‘grey area’
Baghdad argues that all oil sales must be overseen by the central…
Turkey says ball in Iraq’s court over oil dispute
Iraq's federal government in Baghdad and Kurdistan have long been at odds…
Turkey peace process in limbo after Kurd pullout halted
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has, in turn, accused the PKK of…
Palestinian and Kurdish contestants politicise Arab Idol 2
The nationality of contestants on Arab Idol 2 drew comments from politicians…
UEFA decision on Gibraltar opens prospects for Kurds
By James M. Dorsey A decision by European football body UEFA granting…
Iraq PM warns Kurd security forces to stay put
Kurdish leaders want to expand their autonomous region across a swathe of…
Iraq aims to unite with new national anthem, flag
Iraq aiming to create new unifying national symbols