Conflict, Democratization, and the Kurds in the Middle East

Exploring the historical repression of Kurdish identity in Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria, the book examines the authoritarian policies these central governments have employed to suppress Kurdish nationalism. It questions whether meaningful democratization can occur without addressing the Kurdish issue, suggesting that this matter may be pivotal for regional change. Highlighting the potential significance of the Kurdish struggle amidst the backdrop of the Arab Spring, it challenges the prevailing focus on the Arab-Israeli conflict as the primary path to peace in the Middle East.