Abstract
Despite never obtaining their own nation-state, the Kurdish people have struggled for their social, cultural and political rights for a century since the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. While they have much in common with other ethnic groups in the region, the Kurdish people have their own distinct cultural, historical and political identity. Stateless yet with a strong sense of national identity, the Kurds have constituted a source of both stability and instability in the Middle East. This paper presents a brief historical overview of the Kurds and their social, political and strategic positions in the region, especially in the four main countries in which they are situated, and considers current and future regional developments relating to the Kurdish question.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Asian Journal of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
