In this piece for @us.theconversation.com, I draw parallels between recent Syrian declarations of Kurdish rights and Iraq’s 1970 March Manifesto, which fell apart within years. Kurdish rights granted in Syria are unprecedented but must be enshrined in law theconversation.com/kurdish-gain...
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Kurdish gains in Syria could disappear without international support − just as they did in Iraq decades ago
Despite risks, Kurds in Syria have the best chance in a generation to protect their national rights. Their success may hinge on the international community.
