The Wisdom of the Rock and the Resonance of the Free Soul: The Kurdish Quest for Being and the Call for Peace

The majestic mountains of Kurdistan, cradling the rock of national consciousness, today echo a sound oscillating between the gloom of denial and the light of affirmation for a cause rooted in the depths of time. The mere fact that politicians are now sitting at the negotiating table, engaging with the movement s prominent figures, is an implicit removal of the heavy veil cast by decades of crippling stagnation and immense historical pressure. This steadfast people neither dissolved its identity nor unravelled its social fabric-;- instead, its national awareness has grown clearer, like the sun at noon.

Now, the political convoy stands at a decisive crossroads, admitting of no evasion: either the continuation of repression until the-limit- of endurance is reached and explosion becomes inevitable,´-or-a resolute pursuit of a solution that grounds the right and soothes the anxious heart. This is necessary even if the fundamental recognition of the national right to existence remains veiled behind the stubbornness of history. The claim that the issue is merely one of "terrorism" is a blatant sophistry and a jarring misrepresentation. Armed struggle was but a symptom of a deeper, original ailment: the absence of legitimate existence and lost national rights, issues that took root in the tumultuous turns of the twentieth century. Furthermore, evading historic responsibility by blaming an external "Zionist-imperialist conspiracy" is the refuge of the incapable and the way of those who reject the consequences of the state s own colonial-era alliances that led to the fragmentation of Kurdistan.

The third evasion, seeking shelter under the umbrella of "Islamic Ummah unity," is a canopy too small for the depth of distinct national dimensions. The true driving force must be "Democratic Brotherhood," which can only be established through the fundamental democratization of Turkey and Turkish society itself. This parallels the experience of Spain, which acknowledged the national rights of the Basques and Catalans alongside the establishment of democratic governance. Otherwise, the dilemma persists between partial recognition and the continuous falsification of the national question s core.

The recent political momentum, sparked in the autumn of 2024, transcends the mere results of ballot boxes, posing a profound philosophical question: Can an undemocratic Turkey resolve an existential matter? All internal self-reviews, from the necessity for the Republican People s Party to purge its history of violence and denial to become a potential key to the country s full democratization, to the Justice and Development Party s future being tied to the Kurdish electorate s democratic and leftist sensitivities away from the discourse of the Ummah and Sharia—all point to the urgency of structural change. The paradox remains with the ultranationalist party, which ignited the dialogue out of fear, not a belief in rights, yet inadvertently placed the Kurdish Question at the very centre of Turkish political life.

Amid this structural fragility and systemic corruption within the ruling apparatus, exacerbated by a worsening economic crisis and a turbulent foreign policy, the "Call for Peace and a Democratic Society" emerged. It confirmed that the era of armed struggle is over, a change driven by evolving circumstances and a strengthened identity enriched by art and literature, firmly linking the cause s destiny to Turkey s overall democratization. Unlike the cases of Ireland´-or-Colombia, the Kurdish issue is a cross-border matter that spans the Middle East, with Rojava (Western Kurdistan) having become the beating heart of Kurdistan today. Therefore, the highest priority is securing Rojava s future and achieving recognition for its status. This acknowledgement inherently validates the legitimacy of the Kurdish cause across all its parts, serving as the master key that will unlock all other closed doors. The continuous Turkish threats and the risks of pushing Damascus to attack Rojava, set against the complexities of the regional and international landscape, render the "National Pact" merely a rhetoric of vengeance. This rhetoric cannot be translated into action without clear alliances and the means for implementation, demanding great contemplation and wisdom in every step, so that the voice of reason prevails over the clash of arms, and the free soul can finally resonate with the harmony of the ages.

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