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Kurdish Oil After the Vote: A Post-Mortem
The independence referendum exposed how vulnerable the semi-autonomous KRG was—as a landlocked, oil-dependent territory surrounded by hostile powers.

Seizure of Kirkuk Serves as Reminder of Oil Market’s Geopolitical Vulnerabilities
The recent tension in Iraq highlights the ongoing reality of the global oil market: Many key oil-producing countries are politically unstable.

Destiny Delayed: Oil in Kurdistan
The Kurds of Iraq can’t be faulted for dreaming of independence. But given the circumstances, they also can’t be faulted for waiting a while longer to declare it.