1. a) What is the Kurdistan Workers' Party?
b) How does the U.S. classify the Kurdistan Workers' Party?

2. The US and Europe previously cautioned Turkey about sending their military into Iraq after the PKK. Why have they recently changed their position?

3. What reaction did an Iraqi official have to Turkish incursions into northern Iraq?

4. What outcome is the Turkish government looking for by going into Iraq? Be specific.

5. a) What other position does Iraqi President Talabani hold?
b) How has President Talabani reacted to the situation between Turkey and the PKK?

6. What concessions has the Iraqi government made to Turkey against the PKK?

7. Do you think that Turkey is justified in the actions it is taking against the PKK? Explain your answer.