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What Will Iraq's Elections Mean For the Kurds?

Mohammed A. Salih, IPS News. March 3, 2010.

In the run-up to Iraq's parliamentary elections, the once-united Kurds are suffering deep fissures and are expected to lose their privileged kingmaker position after the polls.

Border Conflicts Testing Kurdish Tightrope Act in Iraq

Najeeba Mohammed, Institute for War and Peace Reporting. May 16, 2009.

Will there be a breakthrough to end the fighting between Turkey, Iran, and Iraqi Kurds?

Will Iraq's Next Battle be Between the Kurds and Baghdad?

Mohammed A. Salih, IPS News. March 7, 2009.

The balance of power in Iraq is quickly tilting toward forces that Kurds perceive as hostile.