Review article

The Kurds in Turkey: Context and Current Status

Simon Haddad ; Faculty of Political Science, Public Administration and Diplomacy, Notre Dame University, Lebanon

Abstract

The paper proposes to examine two variables in connection with the Kurdish presence in Turkey: 1) the intensity of expression of Kurdish nationalism, and 2) repercussions of the Kurdish question on Turkey. Three components pertaining to the Kurdish case in Turkey were constructed from the literature: distinct cultural identity, political demands and socio-economic development. The paper concludes that despite radical shifts on both sides, it is still questionable whether a solution to the enduring conflict could be reached in the near future.

Keywords

Kurds; nationalism; Turkey; political demands; socio-economic development; cultural rights; repression

Hrčak ID:

125135

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/125135

Publication date:

29.6.2001.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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