With 75 seats in the new parliament, many consider the Kurds big winners in Iraq’s recent election. But others say — watch out. This may just be the first step in the road to a civil war driven by the Kurd’s desire for autonomy and an independent state. We look at the Kurd’s role in Iraq past and future.

Guests

  • Nir Rosen Contributing reporter, The New York Times Magazine Section
  • Mike Amitay Executive Director, Washington Kurdish Institute
  • Joost Hiltermann Middle East Project Director, Head of Regional Office- Amman, Jordan, International Crisis Group

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