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The US-Kurdish Problematique

... the Kurds, and highlighting why misperceptions have hampered a clear understanding of these interactions. Therefore, it is necessary to ascertain which Kurdish entity is appointed. Such confusion and lack of definition have made US relations with the Kurds a challenge to perceive and discuss. Tracking the evolution of the US relationship with the KRG helps delineate this and demonstrates that within the broader context of US-Kurdish relationships, we can only consider an institutionalized relationship to exist between the US and the Kurds of Iraq. The role of Non-state actors Non-state actors ...

20.05.2020

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Op-Edge: Why is it almost impossible for Kurds to secede from Iraq?

... Furthermore, the KRG move might generate a rough backlash from Turkey, Syria and Iran on the young and newly-founded Kurdish “autonomous region” in Syria. The previous countries would fear a quick imitation by the PYD towards independence. Therefore, the KRG move might not be in the short-term interest of Syria’s Kurds, especially at the time being. The PYD might simply stay neutral on the poll event, and not support Erbil. Despite the official Israeli support to the independence of KRG both in public and in private, there are two other regional powers who totally ...

09.10.2017

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