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Talabani has been active in Iraqi Kurdish politics for half a century

Jalal Talabani, widely referred to by Kurds as Mam (uncle) Jalal, is one of the longest-serving figures in contemporary Iraqi Kurdish politics.

A Baghdad University law graduate, he is considered to be a shrewd politician with an ability to switch alliances and influence friends and foes alike.

Analysts say the success of Mr Talabani's presidency could greatly improve Kurd-Arab ties in Iraq.

On the other hand, if more differences emerge, it could poison the strained relationship, burdened by years of bad blood.

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Mr Talabani is the leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), one of the two main Kurdish parties that dominate northern Iraq's Kurdish region.

The party has traditionally drawn its support from among the urban population and radical elements in Kurdish society.

The PUK stronghold is Sulaymaniya and the south-eastern part of Iraqi Kurdistan - with the rival Kurdistan Democr