KRG Delegation Participates in Third Annual Kurdish Studies Conference at LSE
News : 6/11/2025
LSE university, London, United Kingdom, www.uk.gov.krd. A delegation from the Kurdistan Regional
Government Representation in the United Kingdom participated in the third
annual Kurdish Studies Conference, hosted by the London School of Economics and
Political Science (LSE)’s Middle East Centre. The delegation included Khasro
Ajgayi, Director of Communications and Development; Hawre Wahid, Director of
Trade and Investment; and Stewart Waine from the Office of the High
Representative.
The three-day event brought together over 100
academics from around the world, reflecting growing international interest in
Kurdish issues. The conference, which was extended to three days this year due
to increased participation, featured a series of panels examining the
political, social, and cultural dimensions of Kurdish society.
Scholars presented research conducted across
universities in the UK, Kurdistan Region, and globally. Topics included the
historical trajectory of the Kurdish people, liberation movements, and the
enduring challenges they face. Several panels explored the impact of Kurdish
uprisings across the four parts of Kurdistan, offering critical assessments of
both their strengths and shortcomings. A key theme was the academic analysis of
why many Kurdish revolutions have struggled to achieve lasting success.
Other sessions focused on the Kurdistan
Region’s governance model and its influence on the broader political dynamics
of the Middle East. Researchers also evaluated the role of Kurdish political
movements in shaping regional stability.
On the final day, attendees viewed the
documentary film “All the Mountains Give”, which offers a poignant look at the
lives of Kurdish porters working along the Iran–Kurdistan Region border. The
screening was followed by a conversation with the film’s director, Arash
Rakhsha, and producer Kate Blogger.
The
conference underscored the growing global academic engagement with Kurdish
affairs and served as a platform for fostering deeper understanding of the
Kurdish people’s history, politics, and cultural identity.
LSE, London
11-13th June 2025