Melayê Cizîrî, a 17th-century Kurdish poet and philosopher, is celebrated for elevating the Kurmanji language to a high cultural and philosophical level, embodying the rich intellectual tradition of Cizre.
This essay explores the Basque experience in Spain and France as a model for Turkey's Kurdish question, weighing cultural versus political autonomy.
The Kurdish issue is fundamentally about identity, culture, and existence, not merely economic poverty, as historical evidence and global examples demonstrate.
This essay argues that Kurdish tribal structures, dengbêjs, and madrasas were crucial in preserving Kurdish identity, language, and history against assimilationist pressures.
This article critically examines Abdullah Öcalan's "Democratic Modernity" as a repackaging of existing concepts, arguing it functions as a form of political messianism that exploits the Kurdish community's psychological vulnerabilities.
This essay explores the recurring cycle of hope and defeat in Kurdish history, arguing that reliance on external powers has consistently led to disappointment and strategic missteps.
This article explores the historical dimensions of the Dimdim Castle resistance, a significant event in Kurdish history, and its enduring lessons for the future.
This essay explores the surrealist nature of the Kurdish Question, drawing parallels with René Magritte's art, and features a historical account of Ashik Kasım Şenlik from an old Iğdır newspaper.
This article explores the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, the historical context of the Kurdish question, and the potential emergence of independent Kurdish states, viewed through the metaphor of the Sword of Damocles.
This essay explores the historical and cultural ties between Azeris and Kurds, emphasizing their shared past and the importance of maintaining peace and cooperation despite political tensions.
This article celebrates Kurdish Language Day, highlighting the contributions of Celadet Ali Bedirkhan and the Bedirkhan family, while also acknowledging the earlier work of Isahak Marogulov and Ereb Shamo in developing the Latin script for Kurdish.
This article delves into the history of the Garzan region and the prominent Kurdish leaders Bişarê Çeto and Cemilê Çeto, drawing on the personal narrative of Yıldıray (Burhan) Akgül.