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Argues for a settlement of a federalist nature between warring branches of the Kurdish nationalist movement in Turkey, Iraq, and Iran, rather than an attempt to form an independent Kurdistan. Summaries in English and Spanish p. 446 and 460. Impact of lack of clearly defined strategy, weak leadership, internal divisions, and cynical conduct of major powers on the Kurds' prospects.

Examines conflict between government forces and guerrillas of the Kurdistan Workers party (PKK), and resulting repression.

Bericht über die Situation der Kurden in Diyarbakir, Siirt und Hakkari, über den Kampf der Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) gegen die Regierung für ein unabhängiges Kurdistan und über die Haltung der Regierung und der Sozialdemokratischen Partei (SHP) in bezug auf das Kurdenproblem. (DÜI-Sdt)

Kurds; Turkey; ethnic relation; human rights; politics and governments; essays

Examines the current Kurdish problem in Turkey, the Turkish government's reaction to the issues raised by this problem, & the challenge that the Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) poses to Ankara through its tactics of intimidation & terrorism. This imbroglio is also detailed in both political & economic terms. Implications of this conflict for Turkey's relations with Europe, the US, & other regional players (eg, Syria, Iraq, & Iran) are analyzed. The conflict could jeopardize Turkey's relations with Europe & the US & limit Ankara's role as a stabilizing influence in the region, thereby limiting its role regionally & internationally. This linkage to the West will be very difficult to substitute. In addition, civil violence & terrorist acts by the PKK could deter foreign investments & undermine tourism, thus affecting Turkey's long-range economic plans. Future prospects & options that Turkey might consider in bringing this conflict to a manageable solution are assessed. Adapted from the source document.