The only reason that stands out among the prevailing turmoil in the region is the Kurdish leadership’s call for a referendum on independence and the establishment of the first nation-state of Kurdistan. Weve long supported Turkey on general principles; but as Turkeys leaders drift more to the right, to the Islamic side, we need to rethink our past policy. Maybe our interests lie in supporting the Kurds, including a push for statehood.
Posted on: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:17:05 +0000