Kurdish Nationalist Movement

The Kurdish Nationalist Movement is a political and cultural effort by Kurds—an ethnic group primarily found in Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria—to promote their identity, rights, and independence. Lacking a unified state, Kurds seek greater autonomy, recognition, and sometimes full sovereignty, often facing resistance from host countries. The movement includes activism, cultural preservation, and sometimes armed struggle, aiming to address historical oppression and increase political representation. It embodies the broader struggle for self-determination and the preservation of Kurdish language, culture, and political aspirations within the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.