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November 1, 2011

Kurds Are Iraq's Barometer

Michael Rubin, Contentions

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The Iraqi Kurds have prided themselves on being America’s allies throughout the Iraq war and its aftermath. Repeatedly, regional leader Read Full Article ››


TAGGED: Iran, Iraq, Kurds

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