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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>

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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>

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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>

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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>

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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>

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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>

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