News Analysis: After Threat of War, Iraq and Kurds Lower the Temperature The Kurds provoked Iraq by voting for independence. Iraq replied with military and economic threats. Having made their points, both sides now seem willing to de-escalate. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Russia’s Fake ElectionSlovakia Erupts After Journalist’s MurderYoung Slovaks Buck a Trend, Protesting to Save Their DemocracyEmbracing China, Facebook and Himself, Cambodia’s Ruler Digs InNorth Korea-Sweden Talks Focus on ‘Peaceful Solution’ to Nuclear ConflictData Firm Tied to Trump Campaign Talked Business With Russians