Kurdish Policy Analysis

       A detailed analysis of the Iran war, focusing on strikes against energy infrastructure across the Gulf, regional escalation risks, and emerging signs of de-escalation shaping global geopolitics and energy markets. The ongoing Iran war has increasingly shifted toward targeting critical energy infrastructure across the Middle East, raising global concerns about oil supply stability and regional security. According to analysis by Amwaj Media, recent developments highlight a pattern of strikes on energy installations alongside emerging signals that some actors may be seeking de-escalation. This dual dynamic—escalation through infrastructure targeting and simultaneous diplomatic restraint—defines the current phase of the conflict. 1. Energy Infrastructure Becomes a Central Battlefield One of the most significant developments in the Iran conflict is the strategic targeting of energy assets. Facilities such as gas fields, refineries, and export hubs have become prim...

     A Kurdistan-focused analysis of U.S. intelligence officials’ testimony on Iran , exploring implications for Iraq , the Kurdistan Region of Iraq , regional stability, energy security, and Middle East geopolitics. FBI Director Kash Patel, Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. James Adams, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, attend a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Wednesday. Photo credit Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Recent testimony by U.S. intelligence officials in United States has provided important insights into the evolving security landscape involving Iran and the broader Middle East . While the hearing focused on national security concerns, its implications extend far beyond Washington—directly affecting neighboring states such as Iraq and semi-autonomous regions like the Kurdistan Region of Iraq . For Kurdistan, which sits at the intersection of energy politics and regional security dynamics, these developments are particularly sig...