Lindsey Graham, the Kurds and the Borders of Friendship / Winthrop Rogers

World Service- Lindsey Graham has become one of the most prominent supporters of the Kurds in the US Congress in recent years, but his support has never been able to change the overall policy of Washington. A review of Graham's political legacy provides a more realistic picture of the extent of the influence of the "friends of the Kurds" in the US power structure.

Behind the Scenes of Mending Ties Between Turkey and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan

World Desk – Relations between Turkey and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK)—which had once hit rock bottom following the expulsion of the PUK representative from Ankara, a ban on flights to Sulaymaniyah, and accusations of collaboration with the PKK—are now on the path to recovery. A series of recent meetings between officials from both sides indicates that, amidst shifting regional dynamics, Ankara and Sulaymaniyah have embarked on a new chapter of cooperation.

Qubad Talabani:

We Will Participate in a Government Formed on the Basis of Genuine Partnership

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service – In a meeting with the Green Faction of the Kurdistan Parliament, Qubad Talabani emphasized that the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) would only participate in a government formed on the basis of "genuine partnership," stating that the party poses no obstacle to the formation of the new cabinet.

Qabad Talabani:

There are differences of opinion in the Democratic Party

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Qabad Talabani, referring to what he called "the existence of different views within the Kurdistan Democratic Party", expressed hope that the leaders of this party have not retreated from previous agreements and common positions and that the negotiations for the formation of the Kurdistan Regional Government will be resumed.

Qabad Talabani:

We are ready for early elections

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Qabad Talabani, the deputy prime minister of the Kurdistan Region, announced that the Patriotic Union is ready to talk with the Democratic Party to form a new cabinet and hold early elections.

Qabad Talabani:

The Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union must open a new door to a new stage.

Iraq and Kurdistan Regional Service - Qabad Talabani, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, announced that a solution should be found to end the current political deadlock in the region and that the two Kurdistan Democratic parties and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan should open the door to a new stage.

Qobad Talabani:

Halbja is the capital of peace in Kurdistan

Iraq and Kurdistan service - Qobad Talabani issued a massage in which he noted the importance of unity among Kurds and their resilience in the face of threats.