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Wladimir Van Wilgenburg

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Wladimir van Wilgenburg is the coauthor of the recently published book The Kurds of Northern Syria: Governance, Diversity and Conflicts. He is a contributor to Fikra Forum. 

Recent Policy Analysis by Wladimir van Wilgenburg

Barzani and Erdogan sitting across from each other, April 2025
Brief Analysis
Iraqi Kurds Could Facilitate and Mediate in PKK-Turkish Peace Process

May 18, 2025
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  • Wladimir van Wilgenburg
Fighters of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), walk together near Baghouz, Deir Al Zor province - source: Reuters
Brief Analysis
Facilitating the New SDF Agreement Is Key to Stabilizing Syria
Apr 2, 2025
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  • Wladimir van Wilgenburg
Mazloum and Barzani
Brief Analysis
Kurdish Unity Efforts Gain Momentum Amid an Uncertain Future in Syria
Jan 27, 2025
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  • Wladimir van Wilgenburg
Turkish President Erdogan at a summit with Russian President Putin in Sochi in 2021 - source: Reuters
Brief Analysis
Winds of Change: Ankara’s Subtle Shifts Towards Reconciliation with Kurdish Elements in Turkey
Nov 20, 2024
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  • Wladimir van Wilgenburg
Photo of a blast wall with a drone mural at al-Asad Air Base in Iraq.
Brief Analysis
Iranian Escalation in Iraq and Syria: Implications and U.S. Options
Nov 17, 2023
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  • Michael Knights
  • Wladimir van Wilgenburg
  • Devorah Margolin
  • Andrew J. Tabler
Brief Analysis
The SDF’s Insurgency Challenge in Deir ez-Zor
Nov 14, 2023
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  • Wladimir van Wilgenburg
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