Global Kurdish Initiative for Peace

‘Kurdish uprising in Iran unlikely without US-Israeli protection’ Yerevan Saeed says Iranian Kurdish forces would struggle without outside backing if they launched an uprising in Iran.

Director and @ausis.bsky.social Barzani Scholar @yerevansaeed.bsky.social appeared on @aljazeera.com to comment on the likelihood of a Kurdish uprising in Iran and what safeguards they would need.
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Join us for a delightful evening of Kurdish music, delicious food, and cultural celebration as we come together to honor Newroz. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1984305647...

Source: CIA working to arm Kurds to spark uprising in Iran | CNN Yerevan Saeed, Director of the Global Kurdish for Peace at American University, speaks to Becky Anderson about the role Kurdish groups could play after the U.S. president promoted regime change in Ira...

Director and @ausis.bsky.social Barzani Scholar @yerevansaeed.bsky.social appeared on @cnn.com to discuss the role Kurdish groups could play after the U.S. president’s call for regime change in Iran. www.cnn.com/2026/03/04/w...

Read our February newsletter to see the latest work of the Initiative. This issue includes a note from Director @yerevansaeed.bsky.social, recent Initiative and Barzani Peace Fellow highlights, and interviews on Kurdish art and student experiences. Read here: t.e2ma.net/webview/nas7...

The Future of Kurds in Syria 1 YouTube video by School of International Service, AU

Watch the recording of our event, "The Future of Kurds in Syria" at @ausis.bsky.social with Aliza Marcus, Dlshad Othman, Sirwan Kajjo, and @yerevansaeed.bsky.social.
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Read the recap of our event, "The Future of Kurds in Syria" at @ausis.bsky.social, featuring Aliza Marcus, Dlshad Othman, Sirwan Kajjo, and @yerevansaeed.bsky.social.
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Virtual Option: If you would like to join "The Future of Kurds in Syria" virtually, use this Zoom link: american.zoom.us/j/9135653761...

Last chance! Join us tomorrow at @ausis.bsky.social to examine the new political and security dynamics for Syrian Kurds with Aliza Marcus, Dlshad Othman, Sirwan Kajjo, and @yerevansaeed.bsky.social. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future...

Register today for "The Future of Kurds in Syria" at @ausis.bsky.social to examine the new political and security dynamics for Syrian Kurds with Aliza Marcus, Dlshad Othman, Sirwan Kajjo, and @yerevansaeed.bsky.social. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future...

Join us at @ausis.bsky.social for "The Future of Kurds in Syria" to examine the new political and security dynamics for Syrian Kurds with Aliza Marcus, Dlshad Othman, Sirwan Kajjo, and @yerevansaeed.bsky.social. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future...

In collaboration with GKIP, KRG Representation in the United States hosted students from @ausis.bsky.social to share an educational evening of Kurdish culture and history. KRG Representative Treefa Aziz welcomed the students and provided a brief history of the Kurdish people.

Save the Kurds Act targets Syria regime abuses | The Jerusalem Post The Save the Kurds Act calls for snapback sanctions if the Syrian regime recommences attacks on Kurds and demands that HTS be redesignated as a terrorist organization

Speaking with The Jerusalem Post, @ausis.bsky.social Barzani Scholar @yerevansaeed.bsky.social commented on the situation in Syria and the Save the Kurds Act, which was introduced in the Senate last week.
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Read our January newsletter to learn about the latest work of the Initiative. This issue includes a note from Director @yerevansaeed.bsky.social, recent Initiative and Barzani Peace Fellow highlights, and interviews on Kurdish art & student experiences. Read here: t.e2ma.net/webview/fwfq...

By ending its partnership with Syria's Kurds, the West risks reviving the ISIS crisis | The National The haste with which the US and others have ended their military support to the SDF could destabilise the region

In a new piece for @thenationalnews.com, @ausis.bsky.social Barzani Scholar @yerevansaeed.bsky.social highlights the risks of prisons and camps of ISIS members falling under Damascus's control as the U.S. ends its support of the Syrian Democratic Forces.
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"If they or regime forces reach Kurdish-majority areas, beware another massacre. That’s what happened to the Alawites and Druze in 2025, with very few offenders held accountable despite Mr. Sharaa’s promises."— @wsj.com

"In short, the Kurds have been doing our dirty work. Will we now betray them? Mr. Sharaa has relied on Sunni tribal irregulars to lead the advance into SDF-held areas. If these reach the ISIS prisons first, watch out."— @wsj.com

Opinion | Tom Barrack’s Not-So-Excellent Syrian Adventure The U.S. envoy abandons the Kurds, jeopardizing the anti-ISIS mission.

In a new editorial, @wsj.com comments on the U.S. and Amb. Tom Barrack's lack of support for the SDF in light of disputes with Damascus and how it impacts the fight against ISIS.
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Unrecognized pain: Most Halabja Massacre survivors have PTSD A new report finds ongoing trauma affects survivors of a 1988 chemical weapons attack on Kurdish Iraqis in Halabja and nearby communities, highlighting the need for better health and support services.

Speaking with @news.dw.com, @ausis.bsky.social Barzani Scholar @yerevansaeed.bsky.social commented on a newly published scientific paper on the impacts of the 1988 chemical weapons attack in Halabja.
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Barzani Peace Fellowship Reach Historic Milestone at American University Barzani Peace Fellowship Reach Historic Milestone at American University

Check out Kurdistan Chronicle's piece on the Barzani Peace Fellowship reaching a milestone of supporting 10 graduate students studying at @ausis.bsky.social. The Fellowship supports students passionate about Kurdish affairs.
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The Global Kurdish Initiative for Peace is pleased to welcome three new Barzani Peace Fellows: Susan Zibari, Aheen Hajibadri, and Prsha Othman. The Barzani Peace Fellowship has reached a historical milestone at @ausis.bsky.social, sponsoring 10 graduate students from diverse backgrounds.

Once America's favourite in Syria, Kurdish-led militia faces extinction | The National Syrian Democratic Forces risk losing remaining territory in the east after US went along with their defeat in Aleppo, sources say

Syria’s Kurdish-led SDF faces an uncertain future after withdrawing from Aleppo, with sources saying the US urged the group to hand over territories as Washington shifts its focus toward Damascus and regional relations, @thenationalnews.com reports.
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. @ausis.bsky.social Barzani Scholar & @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social Iraq Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow @yerevansaeed.bsky.social explains the importance of leadership change to maintaining stability in Iraq as PM Sudani vies for a second term. www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menaso...

FIFA named fans of Zakho SC as winners of the Best Fan Award, bringing international recognition to Zakho and Kurdish football in a historic achievement.
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Former Iraqi president Salih picked as new UNHCR chief Former Iraqi president Barham Salih is set to become the next United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, according to a document seen by AFP on Friday, taking over an agency tackling swingeing bud...

Former Iraqi president Barham Salih is slated to become the first Kurd to lead the @unhcr.org. Secretary-General António Guterres will propose Salih for approval by the UN General Assembly for a five-year term starting on January 1, @afp.com reports.
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NextGen Voices: Diyar Kurda NextGen Voices: Diyar Kurda

NextGen Voices: Diyar Kurda discusses his work as a journalist for Rudaw Media Network and how his move to Washington, D.C. gave him direct access to U.S. policymakers and expanded his coverage of Kurdish-related U.S. foreign policy issues.
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Barzani Peace Fellow Anthony Avice Du Buisson (@stoicviper.bsky.social)’s analysis on the importance of civilian decision-making surrounding U.S. troop presence in Syria was published by American University's Journal of International Service. Read his paper here: ausisjournal.com/2025/11/26/w...