A Passing Advantage – The Kurdish/Iraq Confrontation -- Theo Spark
Some of my early thoughts were published in rough form earlier. My estimate of Kurdish and Iraqi Forces is that neither side is really ready for a stand-up fight. But it may happen anyway for political reasons or as deployed forces maneuver for position. If it happens, don't be surprised if it doesn't work out as planned - for either side...
Of interest, the formation of the Tigris Operational Command and the claim of forming 2 Kurdish Operational Commands in response as justification for the confrontation is pure propaganda. Establishing corps-level commands has been ongoing since the Surge and both sides require these command elements whether they are fighting each other or not. They or something like them have been projected as planned for over 5 years. For a casus belli, this is really flimsy.
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Baghdad, Kurds Trade Accusations of Troop Buildup -- ABC News/AP
Talks to defuse Iraq army-Kurdish standoff make little headway -- Reuters
Kurdish fighters gather in disputed Iraqi area, defying Baghdad decision to send extra forces -- Washington Post/AP
Of interest, the formation of the Tigris Operational Command and the claim of forming 2 Kurdish Operational Commands in response as justification for the confrontation is pure propaganda. Establishing corps-level commands has been ongoing since the Surge and both sides require these command elements whether they are fighting each other or not. They or something like them have been projected as planned for over 5 years. For a casus belli, this is really flimsy.
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More News On Rising Tensions Between Iraqi Kurds And The Iraqi Central Government
Baghdad, Kurds Trade Accusations of Troop Buildup -- ABC News/AP
Talks to defuse Iraq army-Kurdish standoff make little headway -- Reuters
Kurdish fighters gather in disputed Iraqi area, defying Baghdad decision to send extra forces -- Washington Post/AP
More News On Rising Tensions Between Iraqi Kurds And The Iraqi Central Government
Baghdad, Kurds Trade Accusations of Troop Buildup -- ABC News/AP
Talks to defuse Iraq army-Kurdish standoff make little headway -- Reuters
Kurdish fighters gather in disputed Iraqi area, defying Baghdad decision to send extra forces -- Washington Post/AP
Tension rises between Kurds and Iraq central government -- Digital Journal
Tension escalates between Iraq, Kurdistan -- Press TV
Iraqi troops, Kurdish forces face off in disputed area -- Reuters
As Kurd-Arab relations hit rock bottom, tensions reach dangerous heights -- Kurdish Globe
Iraq’s Kurds: we don’t want a new war with Iraq -- Middle East Online
Iraq PM warns Kurd security forces to stay put -- Daily Star/AFP