Economist Podcasts Kurds in the right place: a truce nears
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Mar 6, 2025 
Joining the discussion are Pyotr Zilevski, Turkey correspondent for The Economist, and Simon Rabinovich, the US economics editor. They dive into the hopeful turning point in the Kurdish conflict as Abdullah Ocalan calls for disarmament. Expect insights into the impacts of Donald Trump's tariffs on the American economy, and a fun take on the trendy pairing of caviar with chicken nuggets, showcasing how luxury foods are evolving. It's an engaging blend of geopolitics, economics, and culinary trends!
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Potential End to Conflict
- Abdullah Öcalan, the PKK's leader, called for the group to disband their weapons.
- This could potentially end the 40-year conflict between the PKK and Turkey.
Peace Talks
- Secret talks between Öcalan and Turkish operatives led to the statement.
- The head of Turkey's ultra-nationalist MHP party unexpectedly initiated the talks.
Reasons for Peace
- Turkey aims to align with the Kurds amidst regional instability, fearing PKK's potential use by other nations.
- Turkey's bombing campaigns weakened the PKK, making them receptive to peace talks.