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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

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Brief Analysis
Caution and Fear of a Crackdown: Iranian Kurdish Opposition Responses to the Israel-Iran Conflict
Jul 2, 2025
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  • 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
All Policy Analysis by Wladimir Van Wilgenburg
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