Kurdistan

Iraqi Kurdistan: Post-Independence Referendum

SWJED — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 11:21:40 +0000

Iraqi Kurdistan: Post-Independence Referendum SWJED Fri, 11/17/2017 - 6:21am

Recently, I spoke with four individuals about the ongoing and evolving crisis concerning Post-Independence Referendum Iraqi Kurdistan.

From Proxy Wars to Direct War Between Iran and Saudi Arabia: America’s Options

SWJED — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 07:33:19 +0000

From Proxy Wars to Direct War Between Iran and Saudi Arabia: America’s Options SWJED Mon, 11/13/2017 - 2:33am

The fundamentalist rulers of Iran are confident that their goal of establishing a coalition of Shia countries and regions under their control is nearing fruition.

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The Kurds: Seeking Their Yorktown

SWJED — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 04:39:25 +0000

The Kurds: Seeking Their Yorktown

As the Peshmerga retreats in northern Iraq, two American foreign policy experts answer questions about America’s relationship with the Kurds.

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Turkey: Ally or Albatross?

SWJED — Sun, 21 May 2017 16:23:56 +0000

Turkey: Ally or Albatross? SWJED Sun, 05/21/2017 - 12:23pm

The principal recommendation for NATO reform here, is to expel Turkey, recognize Kurdistan, and end Ankara’s pipe dream of accession to the European Union.

The Two Faces of Terror: Why the West Loses

SWJED — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 17:04:26 +0000

The Two Faces of Terror: Why the West Loses SWJED Sun, 04/09/2017 - 1:04pm

The fight against Islamic terror has two faces today, public relations and strategic hokum. The Global Coalition on the Defeat of ISIS meeting illustrates these phenomena.

Iraq in the Middle Part IV: Maria Fantappie on Iraq’s relations with Syria

Peter J. Munson — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 09:47:30 +0000

Iraq in the Middle Part IV: Maria Fantappie on Iraq’s relations with Syria Peter J. Munson Fri, 07/20/2012 - 5:47am

What role does Iraq play in the development of the Syrian crisis?

Iraq in the Middle Part II: Reidar Visser on Iraq’s Relations with Iran

Peter J. Munson — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:02:14 +0000

Iraq in the Middle Part II: Reidar Visser on Iraq’s Relations with Iran Peter J. Munson Mon, 06/11/2012 - 6:02am

As sanctions bite and pressure mounts on Assad, Iran steps up its involvement in Iraqi affairs. But how extensive is their influence?

A Different War on Terrorism: The U.S., Turkey and the PKK

Peter J. Munson — Wed, 02 May 2012 09:43:50 +0000

A Different War on Terrorism: The U.S., Turkey and the PKK Peter J. Munson Wed, 05/02/2012 - 5:43am

Turkey and the PKK - whither U.S. policy?