Marcus Yalcin Be Shao

Public administration professional specializing in strategic infrastructure and economic corridor development within the Dutch government. He writes and analyzes Assyrian and Turkish affairs, focusing on governance and regional development.

Why an Assyrian region in northern Iraq serves Türkiye’s long-term interests

An Assyrian Nineveh Plain administrative region in northern Iraq, firmly embedded within Iraq’s constitutional framework, will serve Türkiye’s long-term interest by reducing contested zones and enhance stability, writes Assyrian-Dutch analyst Marcus Yalcin Be Shao.

By Marcus Yalcin Be Shao

/ 25 Feb 2026

Why an Assyrian region in northern Iraq serves Türkiye’s long-term interests