Kurdistan.
self-proclaimed state in Asia
- Reports this week
- 5
- Active events
- 1
- Connections
- 28
What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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US demands military reform of Peshmerga forces amid internal rivalry in Kurdistan.Some support4 reports
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Iran granted permission for Iraqi oil tankers to use alternative export routes via Kurdistan/Iran.Some support1 report
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Kurdistan hosts US coalition bases while Iran allegedly conducts drone and rocket strikes against them.Well supported20 reports
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Talks took place in Iraqi Kurdistan involving Barzani and Vahidi to discuss the position of the Revolutionary Guards.Some support1 report
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Trump's anti-immigration crackdown led to the detention of an asylum seeker in a US facility.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Kurdistan engages in cooperation regarding trade and border security issues.Some support15 reports
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Jamal, found in Blaby, was jailed in France for smuggling migrants and was slated for deportation to Iraqi Kurdistan.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
The new event covers various regional escalations, including Turkey arming groups against Israel, Iran funding militants, and strategic relations between Kurdistan and Israel.Some support1 report
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A diplomatic presence is being established in Iraqi Kurdistan, utilizing it as a base for outreach.Some support2 reports
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Kurdistan Province is part of Iran, and border crossings link the autonomous regions of Kurdistan and Iraq.Some support1 report
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Iranian officials blame groups linked to Israel and the US regarding the border with Kurdistan.Well supported6 reports
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Border tensions and regional security concerns are reported between Pakistan and Kurdistan.Some support1 report
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Crescent Petroleum and Dana Gas operate gas fields in the Kurdistan Region, which is threatened by Iranian-backed militias.Some support1 report
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Alex Pineschi, originating from La Spezia, Italy, deployed to Ukraine and previously served in Mosul and Kirkuk, Iraq.Well supported3 reports
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Around Kurdistan this week
News at the entities that move Kurdistan most-
Iraq StructuralDon McCullin documented ongoing conflicts across Beirut, Northern Ireland, Bangladesh, Iraq, and Biafra.Moves Kurdistan
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Ahmed al-Sharaa TransactionalPerceived Israeli backing is fueling calls for independence among the Druze community in Syria.Moves Kurdistan
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps OperationalIRGC is gathering intelligence while the FBI questions activists advocating for Havana and Iran, amid Iran's criticism of Trump's nuclear deal withdrawal.Moves Kurdistan
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Syria OperationalAmnesty International condemns Israeli violations and incursions in Syria, urging diplomatic and economic pressure.Moves Kurdistan
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Donald Trump Shared contextMarine Le Pen vows to revive oil prospecting in France and criticizes Nicolas Hulot's law.Moves Kurdistan
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ISIS OperationalISIS blamed attacks on Emmanuel Macron during his visit to Syria, targeting the country's security and stability.Moves Kurdistan
Connections
The 21 strongest of 28, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Erbil Structural
Erbil is formally defined as a province within the larger political entity of Kurdistan.
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Iraq Structural
Kurdistan is a semi-autonomous region geographically located within the borders of Iraq, maintaining a defined political relationship with the central government.
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Masoud Barzani Structural
Barzani's administration is fulfilling a caretaker leadership role within the political entity of Kurdistan.
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Masrour Barzani Structural
Masrour Barzani holds the office of Prime Minister for the Kurdistan Region.
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ISIS Operational
Kurdistan was actively engaged in combat operations alongside coalition forces targeting ISIS.
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Ahmed al-Sharaa Transactional
Negotiations are underway between Ahmed al-Sharaa and the leadership of Kurdistan regarding a potential merger.
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Operational
Kurdish leadership maintains a functional, backchannel communication link with the IRGC.
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Home Office Operational
The Home Office processes asylum claims involving individuals who originate from the region of Kurdistan.
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Crescent Petroleum Structural
Crescent Petroleum operates a gas field within the Kurdistan Region.
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Syria Operational
Kurdistan and Syria share a border and are actively pursuing diplomatic and economic cooperation opportunities.
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Jamal Transactional
Jamal was slated for deportation to Iraqi Kurdistan.
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Kurdistan Province Shared context
The relationship is conceptual, linking the broader region of Kurdistan to the specific political entity of Kurdistan Province.
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Kurdistan Regional Government Structural
The Kurdistan Regional Government serves as the governing body for the Kurdistan region.
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Donald Trump Shared context
Kurdistan's security is vulnerable to external policy decisions regarding aid flows.
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Dana Gas Shared context
Dana Gas operates within the gas fields located in the Kurdistan Region.
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Kurdistan Democratic Party Operational
The KDP's rivalry has caused divisions within the Peshmerga forces operating in the Kurdistan region.
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Kirkuk Shared context
Kurdistan and Kirkuk are linked geographically by a road and gas field location.
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Duhok Shared context
Duhok is a location situated within the geopolitical region of Kurdistan.
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Turkey Shared context
Kurdistan and Turkey share a geographical border.
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Mosul Shared context
Mosul is a city located within the broader geopolitical context of Kurdistan.
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Gunter Schneider Shared context
No direct relationship between Gunter Schneider and Kurdistan was observed in the provided evidence.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
4 events- Iran granted permission for Iraqi oil tankers to use alternative export routes via Kurdistan/Iran.
- Talks took place in Iraqi Kurdistan involving Barzani and Vahidi to discuss the position of the Revolutionary Guards.
- Trump's anti-immigration crackdown led to the detention of an asylum seeker in a US facility.
- Kurdistan engages in cooperation regarding trade and border security issues.
July 2026
6 events- Political paralysis grips Kurdistan as Masoud Barzani's administration operates in a caretaker capacity, facing blame from rival parties.
- Kurdistan hosts US coalition bases while Iran allegedly conducts drone and rocket strikes against them.
- Jamal, found in Blaby, was jailed in France for smuggling migrants and was slated for deportation to Iraqi Kurdistan.
- The new event covers various regional escalations, including Turkey arming groups against Israel, Iran funding militants, and strategic relations between Kurdistan and Israel.
- A diplomatic presence is being established in Iraqi Kurdistan, utilizing it as a base for outreach.
- Kurdistan Province is part of Iran, and border crossings link the autonomous regions of Kurdistan and Iraq.
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June 2026
4 events- Iranian officials blame groups linked to Israel and the US regarding the border with Kurdistan.
- Border tensions and regional security concerns are reported between Pakistan and Kurdistan.
- Crescent Petroleum and Dana Gas operate gas fields in the Kurdistan Region, which is threatened by Iranian-backed militias.
- Alex Pineschi, originating from La Spezia, Italy, deployed to Ukraine and previously served in Mosul and Kirkuk, Iraq.