Introduction: Ethnic Groups and the Kurdish Question Throughout the twentieth century, sub-state ethnic groups—those lacking a state or formal recognition—have played pivotal roles in shaping both national and international affairs. After the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire, the Middle East was divided into new, often arbitrary, state entities. The Kurds, one of the largest stateless […]
The BKI’s mission is to increase public awareness of Kurdish issues, protect human, cultural, and political rights throughout Kurdistan, support and develop Kurdistan’s civil society, improve and increase access to Kurdish cultural and educational resources, and advocate for effective solutions to Kurd-related issues. The Saladin Institute works in a variety of ways to achieve its mission. It conducts research on Kurdish issues, publishes reports and articles, organizes conferences and events, and provides educational resources on Kurdish culture and history. The BKI also advocates for Kurdish rights at the UK. government and international levels.
