Ranj Tofik

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Apr 19, 2025, 3:24 PM

Israel and the Kurds: Growing Points of Commonality

There are many commonalities and similarities between the Kurds and the Jews. Historically, for example, both peoples are considered among the oldest in the region, with origins dating back thousands of years. Politically, both have endured long histories of...

Apr 17, 2025, 6:21 PM

What Prompted the United States and Iran to Begin Talks?

With Donald Trump taking office for his second term as U.S. President—and particularly given the timing, which coincided with major developments in the Middle East following the October 7, 2023 war, as well as significant U.S. military movements in...

Apr 3, 2025, 4:57 PM

US-Turkish Rapprochement: A Sign of an Impending Attack on Iran?

Since President Trump began his second term, US-Turkish relations have improved significantly. In just a short span, there have been at least two phone calls between President Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Erdoğan is expected to...

Mar 29, 2025, 12:10 PM

Türkiye–Kurdish Peace Talks: Reasons, Objectives, and Obstacles

Key Takeaways: A primary reason for initiating peace talks in Türkiye is the shifting geopolitical landscape in the Middle East following the outbreak of the war on October 7, 2023. One of Türkiye's main objectives in this peace process...

Mar 28, 2025, 7:03 PM

The Kurdish Role in Three Rival Regional Agendas: Israeli, Turkish, and Iranian Visions

In light of political developments in the region following the October 7, 2023 war, three major political agendas or projects have clearly emerged in the new Middle Eastern landscape: The Israeli agenda, the Turkish agenda, and the Iranian agenda. While...

Mar 23, 2025, 4:21 PM

Israel and the Kurds: Potential for a Strategic Relationship in Syria

The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria was a significant achievement for Israel, as it dealt a severe blow to the Iran-led axis and disrupted the Iranian supply route to Hezbollah in Lebanon. However, Syria’s future still presents...

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Ranj Tofik is a Kurdish researcher, a Non-Resident Scholar at the Middle East Policy Council, and a Ph.D. researcher in political science at the University of Warsaw, Poland.

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