Region of Iraqi Kurdistan reformist party overtake established dynasty in monumental vote
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Good News From Iraq as Kurdish Democracy Growing
Kurdish democracy growing to represent an actual positive outcome from America’s War in Iraq
Syria Kurds Need Help From Democratic World
Syria Kurds need help caught between ruthless dictator, islamist rebels and rival in Turkey
Syria Refugees Pouring Into Iraq’s Anbar and Kurdistan
In dramatic turn, Syria refugees pouring into Iraq only years after the flow had gone other way
The Red Line: Obama and Syria
Obama and Syria: Obama’s decision to send small arms and ammunition to Syria as part of an increased commitment to the rebellion has come under scrutiny
The iPhone and Occupy Turkey
With the lessons of the country’s recent past, the government must embrace the growing diversity of opinion and culture that advancing technology inevitably brings and will continue to bring.
Kurdish Presidential Vote Delayed Two Years
Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish Presidential vote delayed in worrying trend that should soon be fixed
Turkey Peace Hope as Kurds Withdraw Militants
Peace between enemies could rearrange Middle East amid Turkey peace hope as Kurds withdraw
Making Headway With Turkey Kurdish Peace Talks
Rebel groups to leave country for Iraq in sign of good relations amid Turkey Kurdish peace talks
Kurds Call Ceasefire as Crucial Turkey Peace Advances
Crucial Turkey peace advance offers new chance to achieve accord with Kurds in the entire region