The problems with the Kurds have calmed down, but they will be back.
First, the Kurds are not truly unified. They have some serious political rifts that end in bloodshed.
Then there is the fact they actually want territory in Iran and Turkey and I believe a former Soviet Union.
The entire region has basically the same problems as the Balkans. The borders are artificial, and the areas with a majority have little enclaves of the people they hate the most in the world.
The Kurds have been cooperative with us, but they aren't saints, just haven't been in power/
Agreed, The Turks have had the most problems with the Kurds, and if the Kurds have anything to worry about, it's the Turks.
But if what is being speculated about Chalabi's passing classified info to the Iranians is true, Chalabi should be jailed and flown to Jordan.
I also don't believe the NSA, CIA, DIA or any other Intel gathering agency we have, based our WMD conclusions solely on what, (this snake oil salesman) Chalabi had to say. I believe Chalabi knew he was not gonna play a major role in the provisional government that will be formed in July, and unlikely to be elected to any high position in the coming elected government, and decided to side with Al-Sadr and the Iranian Mullah's in Iran. I say we turn his ass over to Jordan, after all, he is a fugitive from justice in Jordan