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Community Service Panel Discussion on Tolerance and Coexistence

2025-08-31T09:40:21+03:00

On May 22, 2025, the International Relations and Diplomacy Department at Tishk International University, in collaboration with the National Construction and Development Foundation, successfully organized a community service panel discussion titled “Tolerance and Coexistence: Fighting Racism.” The event brought together key political figures, community leaders, media practitioners, staff, and students to address the pressing issues of racism, diversity, and peaceful coexistence in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq. The session was moderated by Dr. Mohammad Salih Mustafa, Head of the International Relations and Diplomacy Department, who welcomed the participants and introduced the prominent panelists. In his opening remarks, Dr. Mustafa highlighted [...]

Community Service Panel Discussion on Tolerance and Coexistence2025-08-31T09:40:21+03:00

Iraq Political Science Day: A Call for Papers and Collaboration

2025-08-31T09:22:49+03:00

Since the fall of the Ba’ath regime, many Iraqi and Iraqi-Kurdish universities have established Political Science and International Relations programs to conceptualize political developments in the region and globally. Iraq has become a particularly interesting field of research for international political scientists since 2003, especially in the field of peace and conflict studies. The academic landscape, however, has often mirrored the country's fragmentation. The Iraq Political Science Day aims to bring this fragmented academic landscape into a greater exchange with one another. This workshop is jointly organized by political science and international relations departments from various universities in Iraq. The [...]

Iraq Political Science Day: A Call for Papers and Collaboration2025-08-31T09:22:49+03:00

International Workshop on Research and Economic Development

2025-08-31T09:12:15+03:00

On February 19, 2025, the International Relations and Diplomacy Department, Finance and Banking Department, and Accounting Department, in collaboration with the Korean Corner, organized an engaging international workshop titled "The Relationship Between Research and Economic Development." The event gathered distinguished experts and academics to explore the critical connections between research and economic development, with a specific focus on the lessons to be learned from the Asian tigers: Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. Insights from a Diplomat and a Development Expert The workshop aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of how academic research can inform and contribute to sustainable [...]

International Workshop on Research and Economic Development2025-08-31T09:12:15+03:00

National Workshop on Human Rights and Academic Institutions

2025-08-31T09:08:20+03:00

On February 20, 2025, the International Relations and Diplomacy Department at Tishk International University proudly organized a national workshop titled "How Human Rights are Related to Academic and Scientific Institutions, and How Can We Recognize Human Rights?" The event provided valuable insights into the crucial intersection of human rights and academia, exploring how universities and research centers play a vital role in promoting and upholding these fundamental rights. Discussions on the Primacy of Human Rights The workshop was moderated by Mr. Bayad Sarwar Abdullah, who introduced the distinguished speaker, Mr. Mohammed Saber, a respected sociologist and Director of Public Awareness [...]

National Workshop on Human Rights and Academic Institutions2025-08-31T09:08:20+03:00

Head of IRD Features on Channel 8: DEM Party’s Kurdistan Visit Marks Historic Opportunity for Peace

2025-08-31T09:04:36+03:00

Dr. Mohammad Salih Mustafa, Head of the International Relations and Diplomacy Department (IRD), featured on Channel 8 on Sunday, February 16, 2025, to discuss the recent visit of a high-level delegation from Turkey’s Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM) to the Kurdistan Region. The delegation engaged in talks with senior officials of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and leaders of the region’s prominent political parties, sparking optimism for a renewed push toward peace and dialogue between Turkey and the Kurds. A Critical Moment for Peace and Dialogue In his interview, Dr. Mustafa emphasized the significance of this visit, describing it [...]

Head of IRD Features on Channel 8: DEM Party’s Kurdistan Visit Marks Historic Opportunity for Peace2025-08-31T09:04:36+03:00

New Publication: Addressing Enrollment Decline in Political Science and IR Programs

2025-08-31T08:35:08+03:00

The International Relations and Diplomacy (IRD) Department at Tishk International University is proud to announce the publication of a groundbreaking research study titled "Investigating Enrollment Decline in Political Science and International Relations Programmes in the Kurdistan Region." This important work, authored by Dr. Mohammad Salih Mustafa, Mr. Dana Mohammed Danish Aladdin Sajadi, and Mr. Bayad Sarwar Abdullah, has been published in the Eurasian Journal of Management and Social Sciences. Key Findings and Their Impact The study highlights an alarming decline in student enrollment in Political Science, International Relations, and Diplomacy programs across the Kurdistan Region. Utilizing Focus Group Discussions (FGD) [...]

New Publication: Addressing Enrollment Decline in Political Science and IR Programs2025-08-31T08:35:08+03:00

TIU Opens Korea Corner to Foster Cultural Exchange and Partnership with Korea

2025-08-31T08:33:20+03:00

On December 16, 2024, the International Relations and Diplomacy (IRD) Department, led by its Head, Dr. Mohammad Salih Mustafa, proudly participated in the grand opening of the Korea Corner at Tishk International University (TIU). This vibrant new space, established in collaboration with the Korea Foundation, is dedicated to fostering cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Korea and the Kurdistan Region. A Landmark for Cultural and Academic Ties The event was graced by the presence of several distinguished guests, including Mr. Falah Mustafa, Special Assistant to the President of the Kurdistan Region for Foreign Policy Affairs; Mr. Seungcheol Lim, General Consulate [...]

TIU Opens Korea Corner to Foster Cultural Exchange and Partnership with Korea2025-08-31T08:33:20+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

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