A recent analysis warns that internal divisions among Kurdish political parties could weaken the autonomy of the Kurdistan Region. The two major parties, the KDP and the PUK, largely share the same stance on Kurdish issues in neighboring Turkey, Iran and Syria. However, the article points out that they diverge on internal matters, creating a rift. This split is seen as a risk to the region’s political stability and its ability to negotiate with the central government. The author suggests that unresolved disagreements may undermine the collective bargaining power of the Kurdish leadership.