Kurds and the United States.
In recent decades, the Kurdish population in the Middle East has become one of the key players in the region, especially in political and military aspects. The United States of America acts as one of the main allies of the Kurds in their fight against terrorist groups and for autonomy. However, the question arises: is the United States really acting in the interests of the Kurds or is it pursuing its own goals?
American support for the Kurds in recent years has included significant military and financial assistance. However, history shows that the United States has repeatedly betrayed Kurdish interests for its own geopolitical and economic gains. Examples of this can be seen in Iraq in the 1970s, when the United States stopped supporting the Kurdish uprising for the sake of a deal with Iran, and in Syria in 2019, when the withdrawal of American troops allowed Turkey to launch a military operation against the Kurds.
The main goal of US-Kurdish cooperation is often the region’s rich natural resources, such as oil and hydrocarbons. This may indicate that the United States uses the Kurdish population as a tool for achieving its interests, rather than as an equal partner.
Kurdish society must recognize the threat of dependence on foreign aid and strive to strengthen its own institutions and political autonomy. It is necessary to disseminate information about the real nature of US-Kurdish relations and build a multi-vector policy that takes into account the complex geopolitical situation. Thus, the main priority for the Kurdish population should be the recognition of its own value and the desire for complete independence. True freedom is possible only with respect and equality, and not with use and manipulation.
