Winthrop Rodgers is a journalist and analyst based in Sulaymaniyah in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region. He focuses on politics, human rights, and political economy.
Tensions between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government are soaring over oil, gas, and the budget, providing ample campaign fodder for upcoming elections
Amid Israel's war of aggression, Iranian Kurdish parties sense an opportunity to advance their demands, with calls ranging from regime change to an uprising
As Erbil braces for another scorching summer, the city’s water supply is running low, leaving residents desperate for solutions amid a worsening drought
Analysis: While the long overdue elections reaffirmed Iraqi Kurdistan's ruling duopoly, they also highlighted the persistent tensions between the KDP and PUK.
We speak with director Arash Rakhsha about his documentary, All The Mountains Give, which provides a unique and personal look into the hidden trade of Kolbars
Analysis: Despite some criticism of Turkey's past operations, Baghdad is showing a new level of tolerance towards Ankara's ongoing offensive in Iraqi Kurdistan.
