Kurds of Northern Syria: Governance, Diversity and Conflicts

This book provides a nuanced assessment of the Kurdish autonomous experience and the prospects for self-rule in Syria, based on unprecedented access to Kurdish-governed areas. It sheds light on the socio-political landscape of the minority group and the various political factions vying to speak for them.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 11 July 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This book, based on exclusive access to Kurdish-governed areas of Syria, including interviews with administration officials and civilian surveys, provides a comprehensive understanding of the socio-political landscape of this minority group and the various political factions vying to represent them. Written in English, it is the first book to capture the momentous transformations that have taken place since 2011. The authors go beyond idealized images of Rojava and the Kurdish PYD (Democratic Union Party) to offer a nuanced assessment of the Kurdish autonomous experience and the prospects for self-rule in Syria.

The book draws on extensive field research and a thorough analysis of the literature on Kurdish politics and the Syrian war. It sheds light on why the PYD-led project in Syria split the Kurdish political movement and explores how other representative structures among Syria's Kurds have fared. It also presents a diverse range of views on pre-existing, current, and future governance structures.

By providing a comprehensive and nuanced perspective on the Kurdish autonomous experience in Syria, this book is a valuable contribution to the understanding of the complex political dynamics in the region. It will be of interest to scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of Syria and the role of minority groups in shaping its destiny.

Weight: 412g
Dimension: 233 x 158 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838604455