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IRD Staff and Students Celebrate Kurdish Flag Day

2025-08-31T08:27:28+03:00

On December 17, 2024, the staff and students of the International Relations and Diplomacy (IRD) Department at Tishk International University (TIU) proudly participated in the Kurdish Flag Day ceremony. The event was a vibrant display of cultural pride and national unity, bringing together the university community to honor this significant day. Ceremony Highlights and Celebration The ceremony began with opening remarks from Assistant Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi, Head of the Board of Trustees of TIU, followed by a speech from Prof. Dr. Sultan Abu Orabi, President of TIU. The main event was the symbolic hoisting of the Kurdistan flag , [...]

IRD Staff and Students Celebrate Kurdish Flag Day2025-08-31T08:27:28+03:00

International Relations and Diplomacy Department Participates in Human Rights Conference

2025-08-31T08:25:37+03:00

On December 10, 2024, coinciding with the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Relations and Diplomacy (IRD) Department at Tishk International University took part in an international conference organized by the Independent Commission for Human Rights in the Kurdistan Region-Iraq. The event, themed “Together to Promote Human Rights in the Kurdistan Region,” was held at the Erbil Rotana Hotel and ran from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Conference Highlights and Key Discussions Dr. Mohammad Salih Mustafa, Head of the IRD Department, attended the conference along with ten students from the department. The program began with an [...]

International Relations and Diplomacy Department Participates in Human Rights Conference2025-08-31T08:25:37+03:00

Dr. Mohammad Salih and Students Participate in Live Rudaw TV Programme

2025-08-31T08:23:51+03:00

Dr. Mohammad Salih Mustafa, Head of the International Relations and Diplomacy Department, along with a group of his students, participated in the live program “Lagal Ranj” on Rudaw TV. The two-hour broadcast was dedicated to a detailed discussion on the ongoing situation in Syria and the future of Kurds in the region. The discussion brought together a panel of six prominent academics and political figures to share their insights on the evolving dynamics in Syria, the role of Kurdish forces, and the geopolitical challenges they face. In-Depth Discussion on the Syrian Conflict The program focused on the critical challenges facing [...]

Dr. Mohammad Salih and Students Participate in Live Rudaw TV Programme2025-08-31T08:23:51+03:00

International Workshop on British Post-Brexit Migration Policy: A Legal Perspective

2025-08-31T08:21:58+03:00

On December 3, 2024, the International Relations and Diplomacy Department at Tishk International University organized an International Workshop on the British Migration Policy: A Legal Perspective. The workshop aimed to enlighten participants about the historical background of migration, the plight of migrants, their contributions, and the British migration policy after Brexit from a legal standpoint. The President of Tishk International University, Prof. Dr. Sultan Abu Orabi, delivered the welcome address, and Mr. Dana Sajadi served as the moderator. The workshop was organized to celebrate this year's International Migrants Day and aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Justice and [...]

International Workshop on British Post-Brexit Migration Policy: A Legal Perspective2025-08-31T08:21:58+03:00

National Workshop on Human Rights and Minority Issues

2025-08-31T08:20:00+03:00

On November 27, 2024, the International Relations and Diplomacy Department at Tishk International University, in collaboration with the International Relations Department at the Catholic University in Erbil, organized a "National Workshop on Human Rights and Minority Issues in the Kurdistan Region." The workshop aimed to enlighten participants about the crucial importance of protecting human rights and addressing minority issues within the region. Mr. Muhammed Ebrahimi, Head of the International Relations Department at the Catholic University in Erbil, delivered the welcome address and served as the moderator for the event. Workshop Sessions and Key Insights The workshop was structured into two [...]

National Workshop on Human Rights and Minority Issues2025-08-31T08:20:00+03:00

Delegation from Catholic University in Erbil Visits IRD to Discuss Academic Collaboration

2024-11-22T14:30:45+03:00

Delegation from Catholic University in Erbil Visits IRD to Discuss Academic Collaboration On November 5th, 2024, a delegation from the Catholic University in Erbil visited the International Relations and Diplomacy Department (IRD), Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics (FASE) at Tishk International University (TIU). The visiting delegation included Mr. Muhammad Ebrahimi, Head of the International Relations Department, and Mr. Yousif Hamid, a lecturer within the department. They were warmly welcomed by Dr. Mohammad Salih Mustafa, Head of the International Relations and Diplomacy Department at Tishk International University. During the meeting, both departments engaged in a constructive dialogue about potential avenues [...]

Delegation from Catholic University in Erbil Visits IRD to Discuss Academic Collaboration2024-11-22T14:30:45+03:00

IRD Students Attend AVA TV Political Program 

2024-11-26T08:23:33+03:00

IRD Students Attend AVA TV Political Program   On 27 October 2024, the 3rd grade students of International Relations and Diplomacy Department, Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics (FASE) at Tishk International University (TIU) attended the AVA TV media political program. The program aimed at enhancing the media and diplomatic skills of the students.  The program was presented by Dr. Farouk Taofiq, which featured the 9th and 10th episodes, and the 9th episode had the title: "The Impact of some Political Philosophers on the Drafting of American Constitution." In this context, the presenter highlighted the intellectual and philosophical influence and impact of Thomas [...]

IRD Students Attend AVA TV Political Program 2024-11-26T08:23:33+03:00

Staff Participation in 6th ICABEP, 2024

2025-08-31T08:15:53+03:00

On October 8th, 2024, the International Relations and Diplomacy (IRD) Department, under the Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics (FASE) at Tishk International University (TIU), participated in the 6th International Conference on Accounting, Business, Economics and Politics (ICABEP2024). The conference, which ran from October 8th-9th, 2024, was themed: "United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Synergizing Accounting, Business, Economics, Entrepreneurship and Politics." The primary goal of the conference was to enhance the spread of knowledge on the strategic importance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to encourage local, regional, and international state and non-state actors to come together and discuss necessary strategies [...]

Staff Participation in 6th ICABEP, 20242025-08-31T08:15:53+03:00

Learning from British Democracy at Rudaw Research Centre

2025-08-31T08:13:50+03:00

Dr. Mohammad Salih Mustafa, Head of the International Relations and Diplomacy Department, was invited by the Rudaw Research Centre to participate in a seminar titled "The British Election and Democracy Experience." The seminar featured Mr. Cllr Mohammad Bakhtiar, Council Member for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, as the keynote speaker. Held on October 1st, 2024, the event brought together a distinguished group of politicians, academics, and journalists, fostering insightful discussions on the dynamics of British democracy and its broader implications for global governance. A Call to Study the British Model In a brief but impactful comment, Dr. Mohammad [...]

Learning from British Democracy at Rudaw Research Centre2025-08-31T08:13:50+03:00

Staff Seminars on Chinese Rising Power and US-Kurdish Relations

2024-08-12T12:44:41+03:00

Two members of the academic staff of the International Relations and Diplomacy Department at Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics at Tishk International University presented seminars on August 8th, 2024, and August 11th, 2024, respectively. The first presenter was Mr. Dana Sajadi who made a presentation on "Assessing the Rise of Chinese Power on Global Governance, State Sovereignty, and Kurdish Aspirations for Independence." The second academic staff, in person of Mr. Bayad Sarwar Abdullah made his presentation on "The Evolution of Relations Between the United States and the Kurds in Iraq After 1991." The seminars were well presented, and participants asked [...]

Staff Seminars on Chinese Rising Power and US-Kurdish Relations2024-08-12T12:44:41+03:00

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