Barzanism
Barzanism (Kurdish: Barzanîtî; بارزانییەت)[1] is a political ideology associated with the Barzani tribe and the Barzani-dominated Kurdistan Democratic Party.
Ideology[edit]
Barzanism comes mainly from the thoughts of Mustafa Barzani, and partially Masoud Barzani. Barzanism is a center-right ideology, and its core principles are nationalism, secularism, republicanism, conservatism, social capitalism, social justice, anti-communism, patriotism, and national conservatism.[2][3][4] Critics of Barzanism claim it is a tribalistic ideology, but under the Barzanist KDP, the infrastructure of the Kurdistan Region was modernized, and the region attracted foreign investments, increased education, and boosted tourism.[5] Barzanism is a Kurdish nationalist ideology centred around Kurds, although it does not discriminate against the different ethnicities and religions, as long as they are patriotic to Kurdistan.[6][7] In Kurdish politics, Barzanism is the traditional rival of Apoism. The rivalry between Barzanists and Apoists had escalated into armed clashes many times across different countries.[8]
References[edit]
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- ^ "Masrour Barzani: Diversity is at the heart of the social fabric in Kurdistan-ARK NEWS". www.arknews.net. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ Daaboul, Azzam (2020-02-03). "The rivaling philosophies of Barzani and Ocalan weigh over Syria's Kurds (Timeline)". Syria Direct. Retrieved 2023-12-04.