Kurdish Relations with the World - Marianna Charountaki | 2024 Episode 25

In this insightful interview, Dr. Marianna Charountaki delves into the complex dynamics of Kurdish politics, examining the impact of the 2003 U.S. invasion on the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) and the effects of the 2017 independence referendum. She discusses global perceptions of the Kurds, Türkiye’s response to the PKK, and the KRG’s intricate relations with Baghdad and oil exports. Additionally, Dr. Charountaki addresses the Kurds’ pivotal role in the Syrian conflict and their ongoing political aspirations, shedding light on their struggle for recognition and rights.

Content: (1) Impact of the 2003 U.S. Invasion on the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG); (2) Global Perceptions of the Kurds; (3) Türkiye’s Response to the PKK; (4) Current Relations Between Türkiye and the KRG; (5) Effects of the 2017 Kurdish Independence Referendum; (6) The Kurds’ Role in Fighting Terrorism and Western Relations; (7) KRG-Baghdad Relations on Oil Exports to Türkiye; (8) Russia’s Relations with the Kurds; (9) Human Rights and Crackdowns on Kurdish Political Parties; (10) The Kurds’ Role in the Syrian Conflict; and (11) Future Political Goals.

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