An interesting discussion of the Syrian Kurd’s strategic environment now that Russia has began its bombing campaign. “Despite the good Russian-Kurdish diplomatic contacts, it is
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Is the KRG Failing the People? -Rudaw
A political crisis threatens to derail the dream of self-determination in South Kurdistan. As if a war with Islamic State jihadis, a refugee burden beyond
Meet the Kurdish fighters mobilising against Tehran -al Jazeera
There has been a great deal written about the Kurds in Turkey, Iraq and since 2010, Syria. Much less has been written about Kurdish politics
How Is The War Against The Islamic State Going? 10 Expert Opinions -Musings on Iraq
10 experts interviewed on the state of the Islamic State as of August 2015, courtesy of the always interesting blog, Musings on Iraq. Each of
Kurdish Role in Fighting ISIS in Syria Is Crucial to U.S., but Is Alarming Turkey -NYTimes
“…Turkey agreed to join the fight against the Islamic State, it immediately began bombarding the mountain camps of the Kurdistan Worker’s Party, or P.K.K., an
Turkey has no choice but to accept a Syrian Kurdistan -Al Jazeera
“The PYD shot to international prominence in January after it repelled Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) fighters from the besieged town of
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