The American University of Kurdistan

Did you know? The Darin Company has offered 20 scholarships, with 5 exclusively reserved for Kurdish students from Rojava at AUK. Apply now! — ئەرێ تە زانییە؟ کۆمپانیا دارین ٢٠ بەخشینێن خواندنێ پێشکێشکرینە، کو ٥ ژ وان ب شێوەیەکێ تایبەت بۆ قوتابیێن کوردێن رۆژئاڤا ل زانینگەها ئەمریکی یا کوردستانێ هاتینە تەرخانکرن. نوکە ناڤێ خۆ تۆمار بکە! — هل تعلم؟ قدمت شركة دارين 20 منحة دراسية، منها 5 مخصصة حصرياً للطلاب الكورد من روجافا في الجامعة الأمريكية في كوردستان. قدم الآن! #AUK #YourPathToExcellence

“If there was genuine power sharing, many of the issues dominating the relationship would not still be unresolved.” Read the full analysis: mepsforum.org/post/prime-min…

“The region’s trajectory remains deeply uncertain, shaped by unexpected shocks that have reshaped the balance of power and left the future order open and contested.” Revisit this report from our expert Dr. Dalia Dassa Kaye on the struggle to build a stable regional order: mepsforum.org/post/the-story…

“Reform and good governance at home are essential components of security.” Read the full analysis: mepsforum.org/post/prime-min…

Prime Minister Barzani: Government Reforms Are Essential to Security. In this MEPS Insights special, we examine H.E. @masrourbarzani's remarks at MEPS Forum 2025, which highlighted the KRG's reform agenda as a pillar of security. Read the full analysis: mepsforum.org/post/prime-min…

“The adoption of artificial-intelligence systems for economic advancement may prove a major thicket ahead.” Revisit this piece by @HowardJShatz on middle powers navigating U.S.-China rivalry: mepsforum.org/post/middle-po…

Happening today at the College of Business, The American University of Kurdistan: Building Decision-Making Skills for an AI-Driven World + the AIDE Framework. Join here: teams.microsoft.com/meet/334413209…

The College of Business at AUK is pleased to host Sandeep Kaur in its Guest Speaker Series. The session explores decision-making in an AI-driven world and introduces the AIDE (AI-Resilient Employability) framework for practical impact. Join here: teams.microsoft.com/meet/334413209…

“Thailand has entered into an agreement on rare earths with the United States, recognising that access is a matter of American sensitivity.” Revisit this piece by @HowardJShatz on middle powers navigating U.S.-China rivalry: mepsforum.org/post/middle-po…

We are pleased to announce Prof. Gareth Stansfield OBE, Pro Vice Chancellor & Executive Dean at the University of Exeter, as a Member of AUK's Board of Trustees. We look forward to his leadership and the valuable academic insight he brings in advancing the University's mission.

College of Business at AUK hosts a Guest Speaker Series with Ms. Sandeep Kaur: Building Decision-Making Skills for an AI-Driven World – Introducing the AIDE Framework. Join here: teams.microsoft.com/meet/334413209…

“Greater co-operation would enable its members to arrive at norms and standards useful to the region.” — @HowardJShatz Read the full analysis: mepsforum.org/post/middle-po…

“Thailand has faced high tariffs, which it regards as contrary to agreed rules and inappropriate for geopolitical purposes.” — @HowardJShatz Read the full analysis: mepsforum.org/post/middle-po…

“America has also used the threat of tariffs for geopolitical ends, such as calming a conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.” — @HowardJShatz Read the full analysis: mepsforum.org/post/middle-po…

“China is deeply involved in the Iraqi economy because that economy is based on oil.” — @HowardJShatz Read the full analysis: mepsforum.org/post/middle-po…

“Beyond price, however, American firms face a security environment riskier than that faced by Chinese companies.” — @HowardJShatz Read the full analysis: mepsforum.org/post/middle-po…

“Engaging with both the United States and China has much to offer, but each is tacitly pressing others.” — @HowardJShatz Read the full analysis: mepsforum.org/post/middle-po…

Middle Powers and the US-China Rivalry. Writing for MEPS Insights, @HowardJShatz draws on the insights of a high-level panel at MEPS Forum 2025 to assess how governments can manage the US-China rivalry. Read the full analysis: mepsforum.org/post/middle-po…

The American University of Kurdistan celebrates Akitu, the Assyrian and Babylonian New Year! We honor this ancient tradition of renewal, history, and cultural heritage, wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous year ahead.

“Long-term stability depends on inclusive governance that reflects the country’s diversity.” — Professor David Romano Happening now, “The Middle East on the Edge of Change: Where Do Kurds Stand?” Join here: shorturl.at/Fx11I