Michael Knights comes back on the show to discuss issues related to Kurdish independence. Topics covered include:

• Kurdish autonomy through the 1990’s and 2000’s
• The Kurdish economy and the importance of oil
• Unity and cooperation amongst various Kurdish political parties and organizations
• The potential future importance of Kurdish natural gas
• How the international community has approached the issue of Kurdish independence
• What the future could hold for Kurdish political and economic independence

Links:

• Michael Knights - The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
• Iraq’s future: It’s the oil, stupid - Al Jazeera English
• Resetting the U.S.-Kurdish-Baghdad Relationship - The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
• Michael Knights (@Mikeknightsiraq) on Twitter
• Karl Morand (KarlMorand) on Twitter