Draft:Global Kurdish Initiative for Peace
Research initiative at American University
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The Global Kurdish Initiative for Peace (GKIP) is a research initiative at the American University School of International Service in Washington, D.C. It focuses on Kurdish studies through research, policy analysis, public events, and student programming related to peace, governance, and justice for Kurdish communities in the Middle East.[1][2][3]
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| Abbreviation | GKIP |
|---|---|
| Type | Research initiative |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C., United States |
Director | Yerevan Saeed |
Parent organization | American University School of International Service |
The initiative is directed by Yerevan Saeed, who is also the Barzani Scholar-in-Residence at American University.[4]
Activities
According to American University, GKIP supports policy and scholarly engagement through panel discussions, public events, conferences, and publications on contemporary and historical issues affecting Kurdish communities. The initiative states that its work is organized around four thematic pillars: education, empathy, community, and advocacy.[5][6][7]
Its public programming has included discussions on Kurds in the Middle East, Iraqi politics, and the regional significance of Kurdistan's natural gas reserves. In April 2025, Kurdistan Chronicle reported on a GKIP event at American University on post-Assad Syria featuring retired General Joseph Votel. In March 2026, Kurdistan24 reported on a GKIP-hosted Newroz event at American University.[8][9][10][11][12]
Barzani Peace Fellowship
GKIP administers the Barzani Peace Fellowship, a scholarship program for graduate students at the School of International Service whose studies relate to Kurdish affairs. American University describes the fellowship as combining financial support with academic and professional development. In January 2026, Kurdistan Chronicle reported that the fellowship had supported ten graduate students.[13][14]