Since the Islamic State seized Mosul last summer, there has been a great deal of time spent discussing the dysfunctional nature of the Sykes-Picot border
Tag: Kurds
The new PKK: unleashing a social revolution in Kurdistan -Roarmag.org
Fascinating look at the PKK’s adoption of libertarian socialism, a variation of social anarchism originated by American Murray Bookchin. Although there are a number of
How Turkey misread the Kurds -Al Jazeera
There was rioting in the Kurdish majority city of Diyarbakir in south eastern Turkey this week. This article provides an interesting overview of the continuing
Who are the Kurds? -BBC
A good overview of Kurdish politics and history. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-29702440
Islamic State: What has Kobane battle taught us? -BBC
This came out just before the Kurds claimed to have retaken Kobane. 1. Kobane is not “strategically” important. 2. Both IS and the Pentagon chose
Kobane Complications: “After repelling ISIL, PKK fighters are the new heroes of Kurdistan” -Al Jazeera
The battle in Kobane was nothing if not dramatic. Kurdish fighters affiliated with the PKK appeared on the verge of defeat but rallied to push
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