The Rudaw Research Center, in partnership with the Al-Nabaa Forum for Dialogue, the Naram Sin Foundation for Dialogue, and the Rewaq Baghdad Center, hosted the second Najaf-Erbil Forum in Najaf. The forum was titled “A Series of Dialogues Between the Iraqi and Kurdistan Region Communities.”
On November 9, 2024, the Rudaw Research Center participated in the second meeting of directors of research centers across Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. The event, organized by the Anki Institute for Research in Baghdad, was attended by prominent figures, including Ammar al-Hakim, leader of the al-Hikmah Movement.
On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the Rudaw Research Center hosted a roundtable discussion titled "The 2024 Census in Iraq: A Turning Point for Kurds – Risk or Opportunity?". The event brought together a diverse group of participants, including university professors, statistics and data experts, and representatives from political parties in Erbil.
On Thursday, October 17, 2024, Mr. Radu Butum, Head of the European Union (EU) Liaison Office in the Kurdistan Region, paid a visit to the Rudaw Research Center in Erbil.
On Monday, October 13, 2024, Kim Yoon Jae, the Deputy Ambassador of South Korea to Iraq, along with several colleagues, visited the Rudaw Research Center in Erbil.
During the seminar, Bakhtiar Mam Sheikh delved into the intricacies of the UK’s democratic system and electoral processes, offering a comparative analysis of the election mechanisms in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq. He provided a detailed overview of the UK's transition from monarchy and authoritarian rule to a democratic system, emphasizing the significance of long-established democratic institutions and electoral practices. The seminar shed light on the unique challenges faced by the UK throughout its democratic evolution, while also highlighting lessons that could be relevant for the Kurdistan Region's own journey toward strengthening its democratic foundations.
On Sunday, August 25, 2024, the Rudaw Research Center hosted a closed seminar featuring Liu Jun, the Consul General of the People's Republic of China in the Kurdistan Region.
On May 22 and 23, 2024, Mahmoud Baban, a research fellow at Rudaw Research Center, speaker at the Second Kurdish Studies Conference, organized by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), the University of Sheffield, Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE), and Bloomsbury Publishing in Sheffield.
On May 13, 2024, Ziryan Rojhelati, Director of Rudaw Research Center, met with Liu Jun, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in the Kurdistan Region.
On Wednesday, May 22, the European Union Representative in the Kurdistan Region, Mr. Torkild BYG, visited Rudaw Research Center. During the meeting, we discussed significant political developments and the European Union's relations with the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.
On Friday, April 26, 2024, Rudaw Research Center, in collaboration with the Mada Foundation and Soran University, hosted an open discussion titled "Waves of Digital Change in the Kurdistan Region: How is Social Media Changing Society?" The event featured organized discussions on several key topics, including "Social Relationships in the Digital Age," "Online Harassment from Swearing to Sex: Obstacles and Solutions," "Social Media and the Economy in the Kurdistan Region," "The Impact of Social Media on Politics in the Kurdistan Region," "Searching for Truth in the Hustle of Social Media; Combating Misinformation and Disinformation," and "Laws to Combat Digital and Online Violence."
In this research, the author relies on various documents and sources and explains that the use of the term "Ottoman Kurdistan" refers to the historical recognition of Kurdish territory by the Ottomans.
On the sidelines of the Russian Multipolarity and Russophile Forum, Mr. Zryan Rojhelati, Director of Rudaw Research Center, actively engaged in productive dialogues with directors of prominent Russian research centers and influential figures, fostering constructive exchanges and exploring potential collaborations.
The quota seat issue has never been a primary concern in the parties' internal disputes as it is today. The international community and internal negotiations have consistently failed to find a solution
three main topics related to young entrepreneurs and the situation of small businesses were discussed, including the small business environment "Business Initiative" in the Kurdistan Region, how to create opportunities for young people to establish small businesses, and how to create a sustainable environment for entrepreneurs in the Kurdistan Region.
In the energy sector, major Russian conglomerates, such as Rosneft and Gazprom, have invested approximately $5 billion in the Kurdistan Region.
On the 1st & 2nd of March 2023, Rudaw Research Center will hold the 2nd edition of the Erbil Forum. The Erbil Forum 2023 titled "Turning Points and the Future of the Middle East" will be held in partnership with several research centers as well as regional and international institutions.
The RRC, in collaboration with Yarmouk Center for Strategic Studies and Planning organized a workshop on Kurdish-Sunni relations
Ziryan Rojhelati participated in a round table organized by the Prague Center for Middle East Relations, (PCMR) which was held about the ongoing demonstrations in Iran
Rudaw Research Center (RRC) held A conversation with Nadine Maenza, Chair of the U.S. Commission on Internation Religious Freedom about Religion freedom in Iran, Syria, Iraq and the Kurdistan Region
Rudaw Research Center (RRC) held A Conversation with Ally-Raza Qureshi, World Food Programme (WFP) Representative in Iraq on Food security in Iraq and Kurdistan Region.
