| Author (Person) | Yildiz, Guney |
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| Publisher | European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) |
| Series Title | Commentary |
| Series Details | 01.11.17 |
| Publication Date | 01/11/2017 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog, News |
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If Europe fails to up its diplomatic engagement with the Kurds it will lose influence to Tehran and Ankara. Background In a pre-referendum statement the EU had said 'The European Union reiterates its steadfast support for Iraq's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Unilateral actions, such as the proposed referendum, is counterproductive and must be avoided'. Following the referendum in a further statement issued on the 26 September 2017 a spokesperson for the High Representative said: 'The EU appeals to all parties to exercise calm and restraint and to make a renewed commitment to resolve all pending issues across the political and economic spectrum through a peaceful and constructive dialogue leading to a mutually agreed solution within the framework of the Iraqi Constitution. Iraqi unity remains essential in order to face the remaining threat posed by Da'esh, the daunting task of reconstruction in the liberated areas, and the essential challenge of building a stable, secure, inclusive and prosperous Iraq in the interest of all Iraqi people. The EU stands ready to support such a dialogue'. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.ecfr.eu/article/commentary_kurdish_referendum_fallout_threatens_stability_Middle_East_7234 |
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| Countries / Regions | Europe, Middle East |
