This Opinion first appeared in the National on March 5, 2012
The Arab Spring has driven a wedge between Turkey and its once-close allies, Iran and Syria. Ankara's ties with Baghdad are strained, as well. Panelists will address the impact of external upheaval on Turkey's internal Kurdish issue and examine the situation in the context of Turkey's changing relationship with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) of Iraq. Given the realities of the new regional dynamics, what are the prospects for Turkey's "Kurdish Opening?" What impact will increased bilateral Turkey-KRG cooperation have on the security situation?
Originally posted July 2010
In the past, there was no need for learning a foreign language. Today, however, learning foreign languages should be included in school curricula … Today is not like yesterday, when our voice could not reach beyond the national boundary. Today, we can stay in Iran but publicize [our ideology] and export our revolution to other parts of the world in different languages.
Ayatollah Khomeini, 1980[1]
Audio recording from The Arab Spring: Implications for US Policy and Interests
Audio recording from The Arab Spring: Implications for US Policy and Interests
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Audio recording from MEI 60th Annual Conference
Audio recording from MEI 60th Annual Conference
Audio recording from MEI 60th Annual Conference
Audio recording from MEI 60th Annual Conference
Audio recording from MEI 60th Annual Conference
Audio recording from MEI 60th Annual Conference
Audio recording from Middle East Institute 65th Annual Conference
Audio recording from Middle East Institute 65th Annual Conference