Turkey, Iraq and the PKK
October 23rd, 2007 by Celest
Many articles discuss the possibility of a Turkish invasion into northern Iraq and the possible ramifications. An opinion article in the New York Times argues that Washington needs to walk Turkey and the Iraqi Kurds back from the brink to avoid a disastrous regional war. An article by Ralph Peters, in USA Today, argues that the PKK threat is weak and both success and failure of the Turkish military would be dangerous for the region.
Ilan Goldenberg argues that the situation has reached a boiling point but notes that all sides have an interest in avoiding confrontation. Juan Cole also comments on US efforts to resolve the situation.
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