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Dr. Adel Bakawan was invited to this event to talk about the Kurds in Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Turkey. He was able to talk about their history and the ongoing geopolitical and political landscape, to understand the current dynamics. 

The event took place on April 9th, 2026, in Paris, France.

Iraqi Kurdistan was at the heart of a roundtable organized by Sciences Po Monde Arabe, bringing together experts and students to discuss the region’s current challenges.

Alongside Dr. Adel Bakawan and Iris Lambert, Ali Dolamari, the Kurdistan Regional Government’s representative in France, shared his insights on political challenges, governance, and the strategic role of Iraqi Kurdistan in a changing Middle East.