Why Kurdistan Matters
Kurds have historically viewed themselves as pluralistic, and prided themselves on cultural co-existence and respect for religious freedom. But ‘Kurdistan’s’ relative multiculturalism also raises questions about intercommunal relations, legislative representation, and complicity in extremist violence. Milo Comerford comments in this article for the
Centre on Religion and Geopolitics that the demand for a referendum risks bolstering calls for a ‘greater Kurdistan’ that encompasses parts of Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Iraq. However, as ‘Kurdistan’ seeks to present itself as a model to counter extremism, promote reconciliation between religious groups, and build resilient communities, discussions about Kurdish statehood should be approached not in an adversarial frame but in a manner that helps to build a model for co-existence and prosperity for the region.
http://www.religionandgeopolitics.org/kurdistan-regional-government/why-kurdistan-matters
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