Conflict, Democratization, and the Kurds in the Middle East: Turkey, Iran, Iraq,

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This volume examines how the Kurdish issue has acted as both an impediment and impetus to democratization in Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria.

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In Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria, central governments historically pursued mono-nationalist ideologies and repressed Kurdish identity. As evidenced by much unrest and a great many Kurdish revolts in all these states since the 1920s, however, the Kurds manifested strong resistance towards ethnic chauvinism.What sorts of authoritarian state policies have Turkey, Iraq, Iran and Syria relied on to contain the Kurds over the years? Can meaningful democratization and liberalization in any of these states occur without a fundamental change vis-à-vis their Kurdish minorities? To what extent does the Kurdish issue function as both a barrier and key to democratization in four of the most important states of the Middle East? While many commentators on the Middle East stress the importance of resolving the Arab-Israeli dispute for achieving 'peace in the Middle East,' this book asks whether or not the often overlooked Kurdish issue may constitute a more important fulcrum for change in the region, especially in light of the 'Arab Spring' and recent changes in Turkey, Iraq, Iran and Syria.

Author Biography

David Romano, Missouri State University, USAMehmet Gurses, Florida Atlantic University, USAOfra Bengio, Tel Aviv University, IsraelJohn A. Booth, University of North Texas, USANader Entessar, University of South Alabama, USAMichael M. Gunter. Tennessee Technological University, USARobert Lowe, London School of Economics, UKDavid T. Mason, Castleberry Peace Institute, USAEva Savelsberg, European Center for Kurdish Studies (ECKS), GermanyGareth Stansfield, University of Exeter, UKGüne? Murat Tezcür, Loyola University Chicago, USANicole F. Watts, San Francisco State Universitym, USAOzum Yesiltas, Florida International University, USA

Table of Contents

Introduction – The Kurds as Barrier or Key to Democratization; David Romano and Mehmet Gurses PART I: AUTHORITARIANISM AND THE KURDS 1. Turkey, Kemalism and the 'Deep State'; Michael Gunter 2. Iraq, Arab Nationalism and Obstacles to Democratic Transition; Ozum Yesiltas, Florida International University 3. Kurds, Persian Nationalism, and Shi'i Rule: Surviving Dominant Nationhood in Iran; Gareth Stansfield 4. The Syrian-Kurdish Movements: Obstacles Rather than Driving Forces for Democratization; Eva Savelsberg PART II: DEMOCRACY IN DIVIDED SOCIETIES 5. Democracy, Civil War, and the Kurdish People Divided Between Them; David T. Mason 6. Communal Groups, Civil Conflicts, and Democratization in Latin America; John A. Booth, University of North Texas 7. Democracy and Self-Determination in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq; Nicole F. Watts PART III: THE KURDS AND DEMOCRATIZATION 8. The Ebb and Flow of Armed Conflict in Turkey: An Elusive Peace; Gunes Tezcur 9. The Iraqi Kurdish View on Federalism – Not Just for the Kurds; David Romano 10. Between a Rock and Hard Place: The Kurdish Dilemma in Iran; Nader Entessar 11. The Emergence of Western Kurdistan and the Future of Syria; Robert Lowe PART IV: REGIONAL ISSUES 12. From War to Democracy: Transborder Kurdish Conflict and Democratization; Mehmet Gurses 13. Ankara, Erbil, Baghdad: Relations Fraught with Dilemmas; Ofra Bengio

Review

'Leading experts on contemporary Kurdish affairs bring us up to date on the prospects for democracy and peace for Kurds and the states in which they principally reside. With sensitivity to the cultures and histories of the Middle East, essays closely analyze developments inside each country and in transnational Kurdish interactions. Truly comparative and theoretically informed by the larger scholarly literature, this collection is a valuable resource for scholars interested in comparative ethnic politics, nationalism and self-determination, democratization, civil war, and civil peace.' - Philip G. Roeder, University of California, USA

Long Description

In Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria, central governments historically pursued mono-nationalist ideologies and repressed Kurdish identity. As evidenced by much unrest and a great many Kurdish revolts in all these states since the 1920s, however, the Kurds manifested strong resistance towards ethnic chauvinism. What sorts of authoritarian state policies have Turkey, Iraq, Iran and Syria relied on to contain the Kurds over the years? Can meaningful democratization and liberalization in any of these states occur without a fundamental change vis-

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'Leading experts on contemporary Kurdish affairs bring us up to date on the prospects for democracy and peace for Kurds and the states in which they principally reside. With sensitivity to the cultures and histories of the Middle East, essays closely analyze developments inside each country and in transnational Kurdish interactions. Truly comparative and theoretically informed by the larger scholarly literature, this collection is a valuable resource for scholars interested in comparative ethnic politics, nationalism and self-determination, democratization, civil war, and civil peace.' - Philip G. Roeder, University of California, USA

Details ISBN1137409983 Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Year 2014 ISBN-10 1137409983 ISBN-13 9781137409980 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2014-08-13 Author Mehmet Gurses Short Title CONFLICT DEMOCRATIZATION & KUR Language English Media Book Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Subtitle Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria Place of Publication Basingstoke Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Mehmet Gurses Pages 322 UK Release Date 2014-08-13 AU Release Date 2014-08-13 NZ Release Date 2014-08-13 Alternative 9781349488872 DEWEY 323.1191597 Illustrations IX, 322 p. Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this

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