Middle East Week

Michael Knights comes back on the show to discuss issues related to Kurdish independence. Topics covered include: Kurdish autonomy through the 1990’s and 2000’s The Kurdish economy and the importance of oil Unity and cooperation amongst various Kurdish political parties and organizations The potential future importance of Kurdish natural gas How the international community has approached the issue of Kurdish independence What the future could hold for Kurdish political and economic independence Links: Michael Knights - The Washington Institute for Near East Policy Iraq’s future: It’s the oil, stupid - Al Jazeera English Resetting the U.S.-Kurdish-Baghdad Relationship - The Washington Institute for Near East Policy Michael Knights (@Mikeknightsiraq) on Twitter Karl Morand (KarlMorand) on Twitter