Unravelling the effects of the Kurdish referendum in the Middle East
In the era of overshadowed states, stronger regional organisations and non-state actors, the Kurdish Independence referendum in Northern Iraq on September 25 has shaken the Middle East this year. Mixed reactions and a climate of uncertainty left regional and global players speculating as to what the future might be in the region.
Beyond any personal views on the matter, the current article does not intend to legitimise or condemn the independence movement of the Kurds in Northern Iraq. In contrast, the aim is to uncover the implications and risks involved for the regional stability and beyond, if a Kurdish state in Northern Iraq could trigger a pan-Kurdish revolution in the Middle East.
