Welcome to another engaging episode of the Kurdistan in America podcast: our ninth episode of Season Four. We're honored to host a seasoned guest, Myles B. Caggins III. Myles, a retired U.S. Army colonel, has transitioned into a crucial role as the spokesperson for The Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan, known as APIKUR. His shift from a military realm to a pivotal voice in Kurdistan's oil sector is truly remarkable. In this episode, we discuss the impactful halt in Kurdistan’s oil exports via the Iraq-Turkey Pipeline, following the International Chamber of Commerce ruling earlier this year. Myles explains its adverse impacts on both the Kurdistan Region's economy and the international oil firms operating in Kurdistan, while also shedding light on the broader geopolitical repercussions. We delve further into discussing the essential steps required to mitigate these challenges, emphasizing Washington's potential role in fostering a conducive environment towards resolution. Representing APIKUR, Myles extends a message of strategic resilience to the people of Kurdistan, illuminating hope during such economic challenges. Join us, as Myles shares practical steps to help Kurdistan’s oil sector find stability in a challenging global setting.