For decades, the Turkish military has been active in northern Iraq. Citing security threats from Kurdish fighters, Ankara established a number of bases in the region. Cross-border attacks were common, and relations with its neighbour soured.
But this week, the two countries reached an agreement for Turkish forces to gradually transfer control of a military base to the Iraqi army. For its part, Baghdad pledged to tackle the armed groups that its neighbour says pose a security threat. But what could the hurdles be to this deal?
Omer Ozkizilcik – Non-resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council Kamaran Palani – Senior fellow at the Middle East Peace and Security Forum Jennifer Gavito – Former US acting principal deputy assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs
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