This is a remarkable and timely book for several reasons: an acknowledgement from India of the central importance of the Kurdish situation to the politics of Western Asia; and of the worldwide significance of Kurdish models of political organisation for humanity’s common attempt to progress towards what Abdullah Ocalan calls a ‘democratic civilisation’.

— Felix Padel

Anthropologist, Writer

An engrossing and powerfully argue; elegantly written history of a nation which is struggling to take back its identity and right to self-determination for many years.

— Dr. Mahnaz Zahirinejad

Visiting Professor, Polish Academy of Sciences Warsaw, Poland

The author has made tremendous efforts to bring thoughtful insights into the Kurdish issues, which remain as one of important agenda of international institutions, regional powers and global politics.

— Dr. Kannan Ambalam

Assistant Professor, Wollega University Nekemta, Ethiopia

At the time when Iraq and Middle East has once been thrust into public consciousness by ISIS, this book offers insight into the struggles of minority in the region- the Kurds. An engrossing read of the past with the potential to deal with the present.

— Arunima

Associate Editor, CNN-IBN

New Delhi

The insightful treatment of the Kurdish plight makes the perspective provided by this book is unique and stimulating. The author’s research and presentation of the book is extensive and academically very stellar.

— Aditya Sikder

Senior Consultant- Human Capital, Deloitte New Delhi

Kurdistan, the name given to the Kurds’ historical homeland, is a landlocked region that lies at the crossroads of Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Iran. After the fall of Ottoman Empire the Kurdish people were promised independence by the treaty of Sevres in 1920. The Kurds are known as a nation without borders and consider as a stateless people. Aftermath of the Arab Spring in 2010, Kurdistan has witnessed an increase in nationalism and a shift in geo-politics. The book examines the various models which could be acceptable solution to the Kurdish problem in West Asian region. It also evaluates the role of the Kurdish diaspora placing Kurdish issue in the international forum. The Kurdish Peshmerga and YPG militia maintains one of the strongest forces confronting against the ISIS in West Asian region.