In the past several months, the Kurds have grown increasingly uneasy with their situation in northern Iraq, as they begin to feel serious pressure from Iran and the Iraqi Arabs. And since many Kurds believe the United States will abandon their cause, it appears that they see Turkey as their best option for a long-term partner. In this Turkish-language op-ed, Soner Cagaptay argues that Ankara has a unique opportunity to increase its economic and political influence in northern Iraq, which could eventually lead to fruitful and effective relations.
