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Originally Posted by Agamemnon
You mean on the Turkish/Kurdish issue? Obviously he's referring to Turkey as the most 'western friendly Muslim state' (probably due to NATO & possible EU membership). The Kurds have been a separatist group in Turkey for decades, spawning one of the most well-known terrorist groups (PKK - Kurdish Worker's Party - I think). If Kurdistan were to be established it would include parts of Iraq & Turkey. Turkey is adamantly against the creation of a Kurdish state on their border, especially including Turkish properties. Turkey just invaded 'Kurdistan' a few months ago, I think they may have even crossed into northern Iraq to pursue Kurdish rebels/terrorists/freedom fighters.
Not sure if that's what you're asking, but it's before 8am on a holiday and I've got nothing to do!
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So what's the big deal? Turkey just doesn't want to give up the real estate? Or is it personal? The Kurds have pissed them off so badly that they'll never forgive/recognize a state of their own? Sorta like Israel?