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RANE Podcast Series

What to Know about the Future of Turkey-Iraq Relations

May 23, 2024
Kristin Ronzi, RANE's Middle East and North Africa Analyst, discusses the future of Turkey-Iraq relations. Topics include water rights disputes, economic collaboration, PKK's status, security concerns, military options, and corporate repercussions, with a focus on potential conflict scenarios, economic risks, and US influence.
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  • Turkey-Iraq cooperation on economic projects like Development Road linking to European markets.
  • Differing stances on PKK with potential Turkish military actions in northern Iraq for security.

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Historical and Recent Developments in Turkish-Iraqi Relations

Historically, Turkey and Iraq have had areas of tension over water rights due to Turkey's control over water resources and strikes into northern Iraq to combat PKK attacks. Current developments show potential cooperation between the two countries through economic projects like the Development Road, aiming to link Iraq with Turkey and European markets. Recent visits by Turkish officials to Iraq indicate efforts to improve relations and jointly address security concerns.

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