What is it about?
The article is a critique of a recently published book, which aims to prove how the Kurds’ supposed indisposition towards political Islam qualifies them to be the natural allies of the West and the Western powers.
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Why is it important?
It is important because of (1) the political developments of the region and (2) for refuting a supposition that the Kurds are the "natural allies" of the Western powers.
Perspectives
It provides perspectives on Kurdish history and the impact of the Iranian modern state's modernisation and homogenisation policies on the formation of Kurdish society, and political and religious inclinations.
Dr Marouf Cabi
LSE
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This page is a summary of: The Last Mufti of Iranian Kurdistan and Its Revision of Kurdish History, Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Studies, December 2019, Modestum Limited,
DOI: 10.29333/ejecs/218.
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