Navigating Challenges: PUK Leader Mahmoud Khoshnaw on Kirkuk, Oil Exports, and Kurdish Unity

The Kurdistan Region of Iraq faces numerous challenges that affect its relationship with Baghdad, leading to economic and security crises. In an interview with Mahmoud Khoshnaw, a prominent leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), he discusses the party's vision for the future and the complex dynamics surrounding the governance of Kirkuk, oil exports, and regional security. Khoshnaw emphasizes the importance of constitutional law in managing oil resources and the need for dialogue to resolve ongoing conflicts with Turkey and Iran. He advocates for a unified Kurdistan while expressing concerns over internal Kurdish divisions that weaken their position. Khoshnaw's insights reflect the intricate political landscape of the region and the necessity for cooperation among Kurdish factions to ensure stability.