Format:
Lit.Hinw. S. 232
ISBN:
9780415072656
Content:
The author discusses the relationship between the Kurdish leaders and the Iranian regime after the revolution, stating that in spite of not having won autonomy the Kurds form a significant military and political force. He begins by giving an historic overview over Kurdish detribalization and rising nationalism. He asserts that ties between Iranians and Kurds are strong in spite of official government hostility (partly because of linguistic similarities) and Kurds are not striving for a separate Kurdish state. While the Islamic revolution seemed to provide a golden opportunity to the Kurdish movement which had been in opposition to the Shah's regime, and Kurds were promised support by the revolutionary government, it soon became apparent that they would not be given autonomy, leading to clashes and rebellion. The author analyzes the role of the KDPI in the Kurdish fight for autonomy and ends by saying that the party has become a relatively independent political force with potentially significant influence in Iran. (DÜI-Kwe)
In:
The Kurds, London [u.a.] : Routledge, 1992, , Seite 171-192, 9780415072656
In:
0415072654
In:
pages:171-192
Language:
English
