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The dissolution of the PKK: Strengthening Turkey internally and externally

18 June 2025

The PKK announced its dissolution and renounced armed struggle, triggering internal rifts but also paving the way for greater Kurdish political participation in Turkey, increased state investment in development, and stronger ties between Turkey, Iraq and Europe.

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Authors

English Version Edited by Malak Chabkoun

Ahmet Alioglu (Al-Burai)

Ghassan Al Azzi

Arshin Adib-Moghaddam

Nabil Al-Nasiri

Nader Nour al-Din Muhammad

Jamal Al Sharif

Dr. Abdu Mukhtar Musa