Independence for Iraqi Kurdistan May Destabilize the Region

While the upcoming referendum on independence for Iraqi Kurdistan represents an exciting step for many Kurds, it has raised anxieties over its possible impact on Middle Eastern stability and security.

by Fatima Mohie-Eldin

On September 25, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq will hold an advisory referendum on independence for the de facto state. While the move represents an exciting step many Kurds have long hoped for, it has made regional powers noticeably nervous over the possible impact of an independent Kurdistan on stability and secu…