At
the same time the offensive against the Islamic State terrorists moves on
towards Mosul city, we have seen a very serious Turkish military build-up on
the border areas with Iraq. Apparently the leadership in Ankara has decided to
launch a major armed operation inside Iraq, as a means of stopping the Kurdistan
Workers Party (PKK).
This
Kurdish group is seen as major threat by the Turkish government.
But
one should be aware that any major military incursion into Iraq would further
complicate a very delicate and dangerous situation. The Turkish authorities
have the right to defend their borders. There is no ambiguity about that.
However, they should refrain from getting deeply involved in the internal
affairs of Iraq. That would add fire to the region.
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