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MERI Forum regional security and Kurdish politics
Overview
The 2026 MERI Forum in Erbil brought together regional leaders to discuss security and political transitions involving Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. Discussions included support for Turkey’s ‘Terror-free Turkey’ project, the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces into the Syrian national army, and proposed tripartite mechanisms between Ankara, Baghdad, and Erbil to address the PKK.
Following the forum, the event faced criticism regarding its political inclusivity. The Office of President Barzani issued a statement distancing itself from the forum, arguing that it failed to include all major Kurdish political factions, specifically noting a lack of representation from East Kurdistan (Rojhilat) and the ENKS. Critics suggested the forum’s structure deepened polarization by excluding various political currents and intellectuals.
Entities
MERI Forum · Middle East Research Institute · KDP · Neçirvan Barzani · Syrian People's Assembly
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesMERI Forum faces criticism over Kurdish political representation
The MERI Forum in Erbil has drawn criticism from the Barzani Office and other observers for failing to provide inclusive representation of various Kurdish political factions and regions.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 10 sourcesMERI Forum: Leaders discuss Turkey, Syria, and regional security processes
At the MERI Forum in Erbil, leaders discussed the 'Terror-free Turkey' project, Syrian military integration, and emerging political processes involving Kurdish groups in Iran and Syria.
Sources
anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · artigercek.com · aydinlik.com.tr · borsagundem.com · darkamazi.com · medyafaresi.com · odatv4.com · rupelanu.org · sondakika.com · turkgun.com