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What if we were attacked, how would
Kurdistan government react?
29.6.2007
By Azad Kurdistani, contributing writer.
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June
29, 2007
Azad Kurdistani, (eKurd.net), -- Embattled by a set
of hostile regimes, the odds of Kurdistan being
subject to an invasion by the incomparably
well-resourced countries should not be
underestimated.
Troop’s surge on Kurdistan's frontiers, violation of
Kurdish territories, periodic raids on Kurdish
settlements are all warning signs that an invasion
can transpire.
Some commentators argue that such a scenario is
absolutely not on the cards due to the US presence
in the region. They make a case that an attack on
Kurdistan will undermine the US goal of stabilizing
the country. That maintaining security in Kurdistan
is key to the future of a united Iraq and vital for
setting up a potential US military installation.
Despite all the cited assumptions, our forces should
always remain well-prepared, self-reliant and able
to protect the homeland in case of an unanticipated
foreign threat.
Simultaneously, our government shares liability to
ensure the security and protection of citizens.
The question being outlined is: Has a special
session ever been allotted to weigh up this pivotal
issue in our parliament? If so, were the conclusions
proclaimed to public? How would our government
really act in response? Are there common perceptions
and a joint agreement on this subject among the
differing political and religious parties in
Kurdistan ? To what extent are our Peshmarga forces
prepared? Is PUK going to merge forces with KDP?
Would Islamists remain neutral, side with other
Muslim groups or fight for the autonomy of Kurdistan
? And many other such queries exist that the
administration necessitates seeking prior
consultation, coordination and preparation.
In my opinion, the following points are of the
essence.
1) Allocating a higher budget for our military in
order to attract more young recruits
In view of the current national economic deficit,
apportioning a very massive budget for only military
spending will not be functional and realistic. There
are additional elemental issues that are of higher
priority to government. But an increase in the
military outlay can definitely help strengthen the
efficiency of our forces and expand it dimension.
With higher incomes, more young recruits can be
encouraged to sign up for military services and
substitute the aged and unschooled Peshmargas.
2) Procurement of highly developed and more
sophisticated military weapons
Part of our military expenditures could also be
apportioned to acquire the latest military hardware.
To be able to guard ourselves, we should be in
possession of advanced military machinery.
3) More cooperation among Kurdish groups and parties
The sundry political groups in Kurdistan should more
push for a national unity strategy than pursuing
their own agendas. The two major Kurdish parties (KDP
and PUK) require improving their military
relationship, including exchanging and combining
their military forces, expertise, exercises and
training activities. In stead of having separate
factional militias, a more mighty national army has
to come into being, compromising of different
classes of society.
4) A two year mandatory military service
As we can clearly perceive, our new government is
still in cradle. It is intimidated by various
enemies. It is the responsibility of every loyal and
devoted citizen to help protect our country against
any harm. Under the present circumstances, a
mandatory military service term will be de rigueur.
A new law should be enacted, enforcing a mandatory
period of military service for every citizen.
Preferably, a two year period of time.
To sum up, we should always remain on the alert and
all set to coup with any internal or external
threat. Threats should not be underestimated. Our
government should always have prior and proper
preparations. The status quo may linger on even for
decades. We can survive only through joint and
concerted efforts.
Azad Kurdistani, You may reach the author via
email at: azadkurdistani0000 (at) yahoo.com
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