About Zubir R Ahmed

Zubir R. Ahmed is a Lecturer in College of Political Science and International Relations at Salahaddin University in Erbil. He specializes in International Relations and Security Studies, with particular attention on Iraq, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Syria, and has a special interest in Kurdish political dynamics. Zubir holds a Ph.D. in Middle East Politics from Exeter University/ UK.
21 Jan, 2022

The Dangers and Implications of a Probable Full US Withdrawal from Iraq

Zubir R Ahmed Nawzad Abdullah | 21 January 2022

Strategic dialogue between Iraq and the US (United States) came to the conclusion that coalition troops should be withdrawn on 31 December 2021, with the coalition’s mission becoming a purely advisory role

The Dangers and Implications of a Probable Full US Withdrawal from Iraq2022-04-05T16:23:38+03:00
14 Sep, 2021

The Bagdad Conference: Preparation for U.S. Withdrawal or the Brokering of a New Regional Balance?

Zubir R Ahmed | 14 September 2021 | TR

Early August 2021, the Mustafa al-Kadhimi government announced the “Iraqi Neighboring Countries Conference,” designed to focus on regional challenges and ways to overcome them. The conference, held on August 28, 2021, was initially aimed at hosting Iraq’s neighbors, particularly Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Jordan

The Bagdad Conference: Preparation for U.S. Withdrawal or the Brokering of a New Regional Balance?2022-04-10T16:18:19+03:00
25 Feb, 2021

Deciphering the Rocket Attack on Erbil in Light of Tehran-Washington Rivalry

Zubir R Ahmed | 25 February 2021

Deciphering the Rocket Attack on Erbil in Light of Tehran-Washington Rivalry The assassination of Qasem Soleimani, the commander of Iran’s elite Quds Force, the external wing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and [...]

Deciphering the Rocket Attack on Erbil in Light of Tehran-Washington Rivalry2022-04-22T14:13:32+03:00

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