This doesn't surprise me, in fact I expect this.
The dynamic between the Kurds and Turks is changing now that they have defacto independence. Kurds have oil, Turks have refineries. They are going to be business partners, whatever happens.
Kurds have security concerns from Turkey, but greater concerns from Iran and possibly from arab Iraq. As odd as it may sound, Turkey may in the end be guarantor of Kurdish autonomy. The Kurds can't choose their neighbors, and their neighbors will be there when the US leaves. Their best out is to kurdify Iraq if they can, but if they can't, if Iraq falls apart, or turns on them, their only fallback plan is an alliance with Turkey.
Probably most Kurds wince at the thought. But if Iraq falls apart they'll get used to it.
Very interesting article. Informative as well.
George Bush's fault, again!