Iraqi Kurds sees opportunities – and risks – in the withdrawal of US troops

The region may become less of a target for groups seeking to pressure the United States. But the Kurds also have less security support now, should they need it.

美军撤离埃尔比勒空军基地后，伊拉克库尔德斯坦既减少了成为伊朗及其盟友打击目标的风险，也失去了应对无人机与导弹威胁的关键防护。文章认为，真正的考验在于威胁与保护哪一方消退得更快，以及巴格达能否补上防空与安全治理的缺口。