The Future of Kurdistan The Washington Institute
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Whether Iraqi Kurdistan becomes a de facto or de jure nation, it will face the same challenge that all oil-dependent states face: the need to diversify its economy, create good jobs, and live within its means as a hedge against fluctuating oil prices.
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Gas expansion project is 'return of trust' to
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The Future of Kurdistan in Iraq: O'Leary, Brendan, McGarry, John
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Iraq Expert: Erbil Best Anchor for Kurdish
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Washington Kurdish Institute: With Dangerous Times Ahead, Iraq's
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The Rise and Fall of Kurdish Power in Iraq - MERIP
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Rojava's Sustainability and the PKK's Regional Strategy
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The Future of Kurdistan, Between Unity and Balkanization
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The Kurdistan Region: Future Prospects - Washington Kurdish Institute
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Iran Update, September 11, 2023
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Policy Analysis The Washington Institute
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The Economic Case Against an Independent Kurdistan - The Atlantic
Washington Kurdish Institute on LinkedIn: We Must Look to a
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