{"id":12227,"date":"2025-02-18T13:01:19","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T13:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.tiu.edu.iq\/international\/?p=12227"},"modified":"2025-08-31T09:04:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T09:04:36","slug":"head-of-ird-features-on-channel-8-dem-partys-kurdistan-visit-marks-historic-opportunity-for-peace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/business.tiu.edu.iq\/international\/head-of-ird-features-on-channel-8-dem-partys-kurdistan-visit-marks-historic-opportunity-for-peace\/","title":{"rendered":"Head of IRD Features on Channel 8: DEM Party\u2019s Kurdistan Visit Marks Historic Opportunity for Peace"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<p><strong><span class=\"selected\">Dr. Mohammad Salih Mustafa<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"selected\">, Head of the International Relations and Diplomacy Department (IRD), featured on <\/span><strong><span class=\"selected\">Channel 8<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"selected\"> on <\/span><strong><span class=\"selected\">Sunday, February 16, 2025<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"selected\">, to discuss the recent visit of a high-level delegation from Turkey\u2019s <\/span><strong><span class=\"selected\">Peoples\u2019 Equality and Democracy Party (DEM)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"selected\"> to the Kurdistan Region. The delegation engaged in talks with senior officials of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and leaders of the region\u2019s prominent political parties, sparking optimism for a renewed push toward peace and dialogue between Turkey and the Kurds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span class=\"selected\">A Critical Moment for Peace and Dialogue<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">In his interview, Dr. Mustafa emphasized the significance of this visit, describing it as a <\/span><strong><span class=\"selected\">potential turning point<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"selected\"> in the history of the Middle East. He stressed that the current geopolitical climate offers a unique opportunity for Turkey and the Kurds to build a constructive and lasting peace. &#8220;This is a critical moment for both sides,&#8221; Dr. Mustafa stated. &#8220;It is an opportunity to move forward on democratic principles, ensuring the rights of the Kurdish people while securing peace and stability for Turkey and the wider Kurdistan.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span class=\"selected\">Regional Implications and Lessons from the Past<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">The visit holds particular importance given the interconnected struggles of Kurdish populations in Northern Kurdistan (southeastern Turkey), Rojava (northern Syria), and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Dr. Mustafa highlighted how progress in one area could positively impact the others. &#8220;The situation of the Kurds in Rojava and the Kurdistan Region is directly influenced by the relationship between Turkey and the Kurds in Northern Kurdistan,&#8221; he explained. &#8220;A peaceful resolution in one area can create a domino effect, leading to stability across the region.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">Reflecting on past failures, Dr. Mustafa pointed to the collapsed peace process between the Turkish government and the Kurdistan Workers\u2019 Party (PKK) between 2009 and 2015. He underscored the importance of learning from the mistakes and mistrust that derailed those negotiations. &#8220;The lessons of the past must guide us,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Trust-building, transparency, and a commitment to democratic principles are essential for any peace process to succeed.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span class=\"selected\">The Pivotal Role of the KRG<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">Dr. Mustafa also highlighted the crucial role of the KRG and its officials in facilitating dialogue and acting as a guarantor for peace talks. &#8220;The KRG, along with the political parties in the Kurdistan Region, has a responsibility to help pacify the situation and create an environment conducive to peace,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Their involvement is vital in ensuring that this process moves forward.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">The DEM Party\u2019s visit to the Kurdistan Region is seen as a positive step toward addressing long-standing issues and fostering mutual understanding. Dr. Mustafa expressed hope that this engagement would lead to concrete actions and a renewed commitment to peace. &#8220;This is not just about dialogue; it\u2019s about taking tangible steps to address the root causes of conflict and building a future based on coexistence and mutual respect,&#8221; he concluded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">As the Middle East continues to navigate a period of profound change, the visit of the DEM Party delegation and the insights shared by Dr. Mustafa underscore the importance of seizing this moment for the benefit of all parties involved. The international community will be watching closely as these developments unfold, with the hope that this marks the beginning of a new chapter in Kurdish-Turkish relations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"selected\">Keywords:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"selected\"> Peace Process, Geopolitics, Democratic Principles, Kurdistan Region, Turkey-Kurdish Relations, DEM Party, Middle East, Conflict Resolution<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"awb-gallery-wrapper awb-gallery-wrapper-1 button-span-no\" style=\"--more-btn-alignment:center;\"><div style=\"margin:-5px;--awb-bordersize:0px;\" class=\"fusion-gallery fusion-gallery-container fusion-grid-3 fusion-columns-total-4 fusion-gallery-layout-grid fusion-gallery-1\"><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-none\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/business.tiu.edu.iq\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2.jpg\" 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