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The Kurdistan Quagmire: Consequences of Kurdish Independence

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The reality of a future Kexit (Kurdish separation from Iraq) seemed all but certain when, on September 25, residents of the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq voted overwhelmingly in favour of independence from Iraq. More than 92% answered ‘yes’ to the question: Do you want the Kurdistan Region and the Kurdistani areas outside the region’s administration to become an...

Why Kurds Should Vote “Yes” in the Referendum, But “No” for Independence

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On September 25 residents living in KRG-controlled areas will vote on whether Iraqi Kurdistan should sever itself from Baghdad and become an independent state. For now, we can assume that at least Israel will support the Kurds seizing the reins over their own destiny. This unique amity is the fruit of a mutual apprehension of an imploding Arab world and the security threats posed by Turkey and...

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