Kurdish forces unify as US troops leave Iraq, risking a power vacuum that Iran-backed militias may potentially exploit.
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U.S. cuts to peshmerga subsidies threaten PUK collapse, raising Talabani exile fears as Barzani dominance and Turkey circle Sulaymani.
Baghdad’s fiscal pressure and intra-Kurdish rivalries are reshaping the KDP–PUK bargain, reconfiguring Kurdistan Region federalism without systemic collapse.
Tensions between Barzani and the PKK are not easing; Barzani’s outreach is a strategic effort to avoid being sidelined in Syria.
Iraqi Kurds are questioning the selective use of American air defenses. Despite legislative promises to equip the Peshmerga, the failure to intercept missiles targeting civilian homes—while protecting distant targets—has fueled deep resentment and fears of being secondary strategic priorities.
The crisis is fueled by ongoing armed conflicts and the presence of militias. Personal stories like those of Ahmed Khaldoun and Yazidi refugees highlight the urgent need for reconstruction, national reconciliation, and security oversight to ensure safe and sustainable returns