Iraqi-Kurdistan | May 13, 2022 Kurdistan officials concerned about PKK, Iran and energy sector High-ranking officials from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq have voiced concerns over the lack of effective collaboration from Baghdad and risks to security from the presence of the PKK.
Syria | May 12, 2022 Syrian Kurdish unity talks crumble as Turkey escalates anti-PKK campaign The breakdown between sides serves Turkey’s agenda of keeping its Kurdish foes divided and weak.
U.S. | May 10, 2022 US targets Islamic State financiers in Turkey, Syria, Indonesia The US hit five individuals with economic sanctions over aiding jihadi recruits via money transfer.
Egypt | May 4, 2022 The Takeaway: Russia-Ukraine war spills over into Nile Dam dispute Israel reveals IRGC plots; Hamas looks to capitalize on Jerusalem violence; Iraq steps up desert drug busts; Iraq builds a wall with Turkey; migrant boat tragedy fuels anger in Lebanon; and more.
Iraq | May 4, 2022 Iraqi Kurdistan hit by multiple missile attacks as threats rise Attacks have increased against the Kurdistan Region of Iraq in recent months, targeting energy infrastructure while warning against continuing collaboration with Turkey.
Iraq | Apr 30, 2022 Iraqi soldiers killed in desert operation as drug busts surge Massive amounts of drugs are being smuggled across Iraqi borders while a large anti-terrorism operation including Iran-linked forces and US-led coalition support continues.
Gulf | Apr 20, 2022 The Takeaway: Ukraine war worsens Middle East oil gap Sudan’s Burhan accuses UN envoy; Egypt increases support for Sudan; Libya cracks down on human rights activists; Turkey’s farmers face economic pinch; Islamic State uses dust as cover in Iraq … all in less than 1,200 words!
Syria | Apr 20, 2022 Islamic State escalates attacks in Syrian desert The Islamic State has recently intensified its attacks against regime forces and their allied militias in the Syrian desert, in what seems to be revenge for the killing of their leader in northeast Syria in February.
Israel | Apr 11, 2022 Israeli coalition’s left, right wrangle after terror attacks Faced with a terror wave, the Israeli government, composed of right, center and left, finds its harder and harder to operate in unison.
Israel | Apr 1, 2022 Fragile Israeli government tested by perfect storm of security threats Also: Upcoming religious holidays heighten concerns of more violence, including by the Islamic State operating within Israel.
Pentagon finds no wrongdoing in 2019 Syria strike that killed civilians Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 17, 2022
Kurdish researcher Giran Ozcan: Understanding the Kurdish people and their aspirations will benefit US’ own interests
