Kurdish Studies Network

In the wake of the ongoing conflict with the Islamic State and Kurdistan, the question of political configuration has come to the forefront of issues regarding the future of the region. Therefore, on 28 February, the Centre for Conflict Studies organises the conference ‘Kurdistan in Transition: Political reconfiguration in Rojava (Syrian Kurdistan) and South Kurdistan (Iraqi Kurdistan) in the wake of IS military setbacks’. Several speakers will address the changing political situation in the regions that are battling IS.

The aim of this conference is to explore the changing political situations within Syrian and Iraqi Kurdistan, from the developing government in Rojava to the shifting frontlines in Iraq. One of the current defining factors regarding Kurdistan is the continued Kurdish military effort against the advancement of IS, as well as the resulting military setbacks on both sides. The political environment emerging from this turmoil is one of uncertainty.

SPEAKERS

The speakers of the day include:

• Mr. Ahmet Hamdi Akkaya (Centre for Conflict and Development Studies, Ghent University)
• Mr. Sheruan Hassan (Democratic Union Party, Syria)
• Mr. Sherzad Rojbeyani (Kurdish Democratic Party, Iraq)
• Mr. Wladimir van Wilgenburg (Political analyst and journalist, Erbil)
  Start date and time

  28 February 2015 11:30

  Location

  Academy Hall

  Entrance fee

  Free

  Registration

  Registration is required. You can register via the conference website.

  More information

  Conference website