The Future of Kurdistan The Washington Institute
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Whether Iraqi Kurdistan becomes a de facto or de jure nation, it will face the same challenge that all oil-dependent states face: the need to diversify its economy, create good jobs, and live within its means as a hedge against fluctuating oil prices.
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Kata'ib Hezbollah Iraq Business News
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Policy Analysis The Washington Institute
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