Amsterdam- In an interview with Radio Curdonia, Michael Rubin a resident scholar at American enterprise institute gave his insight about the developments in Iraqi Kurdistan. Michael Rubin spent several years teaching at Iraqi Kurdistan universities. He made the headlines after his critical essay in Washington Post, criticizing Kurdish leadership and the corruption practices of their party.
Audio Michael Rubin
Michael Rubin teaches at John Hopkins university in Washington, he gave his analysis about the political situation in Iraqi Kurdistan and the vision Obama administration has for iraq. Besides, questions were raised in case fraud occurs during the poll or if violence erupts between the opposition and the ruling party, would the US intervene in thise case? is it the responsibility of an occupier to do that?
Kurdish leaders are trying very hard to attract investments: is it to cement their rule or develop Kurdistan ? He was also asked about the truth of Israeli lobby pushing for a Kurdish state and some other issues like Ahmed Chalabi and the US generals.
Radio Curdonia had an earlier interview with Michael Rubin during the election campaign of Kurdistan's parliament in July 2009.
Michael Rubin 13 June 2009 (English)
Michael Rubin 13 June 2009 (Kurdish translation)
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