| ID | 142156 |
| Title Proper | Iraqi Kurdistan and Turkey |
| Other Title Information | temporary marriage? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Romano, David |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In Turkish political circles, there is a popular quip: “The United States wanted Turkey and Iraq's Kurds to become friends, not get married.”1 As their cooperation deepens, especially in hydrocarbons, observers increasingly question whether the relationship will endure. A solid strategic relationship is born of shared national interests, mutual respect and real interdependence. Fleeting cooperation, in contrast, stems from a temporary confluence of political interests, typically dependent on the personalities and preferences of leaders who may fall from power in the foreseeable future. Such cooperation can fulfill pressing needs, but both parties know the arrangement will be discarded in short order. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle East Policy Vol. 22, No.1; Spring 2015: p.89–101 |
| Journal Source | Middle East Policy Vol: 22 No 1 |
| Key Words | Turkey ; Iraqi Kurdistan ; Temporary Marriage |