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Revolutionary Kurdish Education Initiative Transforms Remote Villages
<p>By Dr. Zara Hassan, Education Correspondent A groundbreaking education program in Iraqi Kurdistan is revolutionizing learning in remote mountain villages, bringing quality education to communities that have long been marginalized. The “Mountain Schools” initiative, launched three years ago, has already reached over 5,000 students across 42 villages, with plans to expand to 100 villages by […]</p>
Kurdish Environmentalism – From Grassroots Movement to Emerging Political Force
<p>By Helin Çelik, Environmental Policy Analyst Amid the complex web of Kurdish politics, a new force is emerging that transcends traditional ideological divides. Environmental activism, once dismissed as a peripheral concern, has evolved into a cohesive political movement with potential to reshape Kurdish political discourse and mobilize new constituencies across regional boundaries. The Ecological Crisis […]</p>
Beyond Borders – Reimagining Kurdish Diaspora Diplomacy
<p>Opinion: Beyond Borders – Reimagining Kurdish Diaspora Diplomacy By Dr. Leyla Ibrahim, International Relations Scholar The Kurdish diaspora, now numbering over two million across Europe and North America, has emerged as a powerful yet underutilized diplomatic force. As traditional state-based diplomacy continues to marginalize Kurdish interests, diaspora communities have the potential to fundamentally reshape international […]</p>
Kurdistan’s Digital Transformation: Bridging Divides and Building Futures
<p>By Dara Nawzad, Technology Correspondent Across Kurdistan’s fragmented regions, a digital revolution is quietly reshaping society, economy, and politics. From tech startups in Erbil to digital education initiatives in Rojava, technology is creating unprecedented opportunities while challenging traditional power structures. This special report examines how digital transformation is helping overcome geographical and political divisions that […]</p>
Economic Impact of Turkish Dam Projects on Iraqi Kurdistan
<p>By Azad Sherwan, Economic Correspondent Turkish dam construction on the Tigris and Euphrates rivers has dramatically altered water flow into Iraqi Kurdistan, creating a multi-layered economic crisis for the region. This special report examines the long-term economic consequences and the political tensions resulting from these controversial projects. Water Diplomacy and Economic Security Turkey’s Southeastern Anatolia […]</p>
The Women’s Revolution Transforming Kurdistan
<p>By Rojin Hêvî, Special Correspondent The Kurdish women’s movement, organized under the powerful slogan “Jin, Jiyan, Azadî” (Women, Life, Freedom), has become one of the most significant feminist movements in the Middle East. With roots dating back decades, this revolutionary movement has challenged not only state oppression but also patriarchal structures within Kurdish society itself. […]</p>
Kurdish Autonomy – Challenges and Opportunities in a Changing Middle East
<p>By Dr. Soran Mahmoud, Political Analyst The quest for Kurdish autonomy across the Middle East presents complex challenges and potential opportunities as regional dynamics continue to shift. With Kurdish populations spread across Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and Iran, different models of self-governance have emerged, each with varying degrees of success and international recognition. The Iraqi Kurdistan […]</p>
Press Freedom Under Siege in the Middle East
<p>By The Amargi Staff Across the Middle East, journalists are being silenced, imprisoned, and even killed for simply doing their jobs. From the targeted assassinations of reporters in **Iraq** and **Syria** to mass censorship laws in **Turkey** and **Iran**, press freedom is at an all-time low. According to **Reporters Without Borders**, 2024 has seen a […]</p>
The Struggle to Save Kurdistan’s Vanishing Heritage
<p>By The Amargi Staff In the heart of Kurdistan, ancient villages, historic mosques, and centuries-old manuscripts are vanishing due to war, neglect, and modernization. From the endangered **Erbil Citadel**, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to the **Duhok rock carvings** that are fading due to environmental damage, Kurdistan’s cultural identity is at risk of being lost […]</p>