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The Kurdish question is a central, long-standing geopolitical issue within the Middle East [1], significantly complicating the region's political landscape [2] and serving as a key indicator of its overall stability [3]. It is deeply intertwined with the strategic calculations and power dynamics of major regional players like Turkey [4], contributing to the broader cycle of conflict and instability across the Middle East [5].
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claimOzcan (2006) asserts that the Kurdish question has made the political situation in the Middle East more complicated and unsolvable.
claimThe Palestinian case and the Kurdish question in the Middle East serve as indicators of the balance between stability and instability, which impacts the management of the new era of multipolarity.
claimThe Kurdish issue has become entangled with broader geopolitical rivalries, proxy conflicts, and strategic calculations, leading to a protracted stalemate and perpetuating a cycle of violence and instability in the Middle East, according to Saeed (2022).
claimThe Kurdish question is a long-standing issue in the Middle East influenced by historical grievances, ethnic identity, and geopolitical dynamics.
claimOcalan (2013) suggests that the complexities of the Kurdish question and its interaction with new power centers in the Middle East require a different approach and methodology compared to previous methods.
claimTurkey is a key player in the Middle East that harbors a significant Kurdish population and has grappled with the Kurdish question for decades.