Zapatistas: Self-governing communities, not waiting on the state
Instead of waiting on the state, the Zapatistas are collectively building life with limited resources, developing creative practices in agriculture, justice, health, education, and administration.
'Power-sharing government' model in Northern Ireland
The conflict in Northern Ireland ended with the 'power-sharing government model' implemented following negotiations.
Process Led the Basques to peace and resolution
Igor Zulaika, a member of the Basque Parliament, pointed out that every negotiation process involves risks and mistrust, stating: “These kind of processes pay off to everyone. Even in processes that don't really succeed, people says, ‘It was a good thing we did it.’”
Transitional Justice consolidated peace in Colombia
The transformation of Colombia’s nearly 60-year-long armed conflict into a peace process became possible through steps taken within the framework of transitional justice.
How ‘white’ racism defeated in South Africa?
South Africa’s racist apartheid regime was defeated through the securing of rights for people of colour and mutual recognition. South African politician and lawyer Mohammed Bhabha said, “The reason we succeeded was because we built the process from the bottom up.”
Key to a solution: Transitional laws
Transitional laws or legal regulations play a vital role in enabling conflict resolution processes to evolve into a positive phase.
What the Iraqi election results reveal
Halit Ermiş wrote an analysis on the recent elections in Iraq, said the country is once again on the brink of a transitional period, adding that “Iraq once again stands at a crossroads. How it moves forward depends not only on Baghdad’s internal equilibrium but also on the stances of Tehran, Washington, and Ankara.”
Turkey not withdrawing from Syria, targets new bases
Under the 10 March agreement, Turkey, which is supposed to withdraw from Syria, is said to be seeking to alter demographics in Latakia and to establish new military bases along the Aleppo-Hama-Deir ez-Zor line.
International conspiracy process in all its details
It has been 27 years since Abdullah Öcalan, the architect of the Peace and Democratic Society Process, was taken out of Syria. While NATO's plan to "separate the head from the body" failed, Öcalan's paradigm inspired millions.
What messages Öcalan gave in a year?
Abdullah Öcalan gave important messages to many sectors during the 1-year Peace and Democratic Society Process. The messages emphasised the construction of a democratic society and called for a "return to the country" and the construction of communes.
'Bird of peace' still has only one wing
One year has passed since Devlet Bahçeli shook hands with DEM Party members and called for the "right to hope". While Abdullah Öcalan took historic steps in this process, not a single step was taken in response to Bahçeli's words "The bird must have a second wing in order to fly peace".
What does Turkey want in Syria?
It has emerged that Turkey, which has been portrayed as the “intransigent party” in recent days and is seeking to intervene by threatening forces in North and East Syria, plans to deepen the civil war by pitting Druze factions against each other.
Beginning of a new era
The 12th Congress of the PKK, held from May 5–7, 2025, has officially marked the beginning of a new era, following Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan’s February “Call for Peace and a Democratic Society.” The congress declared that the ideological framework for this new phase will be shaped by Öcalan’s concept of Democratic Modernity.
From thesis 'Kurdistan is a colony' of Öcalan the establishment of the PKK...
The "Apoists", who emerged on the stage of history with Abdullah Öcalan's thesis that "Kurdistan is a colony", founded the PKK in 1978. The establishment of the PKK marked the beginning of a new era and shaped the future for more than half a century.
Syria’s Future Hinges on Clarifying the Kurdish Question
As the balance of power shifts across the Middle East, it is becoming increasingly clear that no sustainable solution in Syria can be achieved without addressing the Kurdish question.