Arian Kirkukie

The History of Withdrawals of the World’s First Army… From Historical Repercussions to the Future of Iraq and Kurdistan

October 3, 2026 / Opinion

Arian Kirkukie Decisions to withdraw U.S. forces from conflict zones often provoke significant political and media uproar, ranging from official

A Firm Presence and Papal Honoring: Christianity in Kurdistan Throughout History

August 25, 2026 / Opinion

By Arian Kirkukie “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” — Gospel of Matthew 5:9

The Peshmerga: The Dialectic of Constitutional Legitimacy and Party Loyalties

July 17, 2026 / Opinion

Arian Kirkukie The term “Peshmerga” (Pêşmerge), which literally means “those who face death,” is a historical symbol of Kurdish identity