Dr. Hussein Tahiri
Recent developments within Turkey’s mainstream political framework have led some to suggest an alternative strategy based on peaceful engagement might succeed where violence has failed. Indeed, the stunning electoral gain made by the Peoples’ Democratic Party, HDP, at the recent elections raises the question as to whether expanding the democratic space to accommodate more Kurdish activism will better position Ankara to secure its long term goal of ending Kurdish irredentism and assimilate the Kurds… More