Promoting Social Cohesion and Resolving the Kurdish Ethnic Dilemma in Iran, Iraq and Turkey; A Critical Review of Dr. Asim’s Book “Romanticizing Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan”

Abstract

By critically reviewing the concept of “Romanticizing Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan” this research paper delves into the possibilities of resolving the Kurdish ethnic dilemma at the tri-borderland of Iran, Iraq and Turkey through the implementation of a jointly administrative market or cultural diplomacy by the three states to ensure peace, progress, and prosperity (3Ps). Drawing upon theoretical frameworks such as structural functionalism and mechanical solidarity, the paper explores how Iran, Iraq, and Turkey can address the region’s diverse ethnic composition and foster social harmony.

By examining the potential benefits of a separate level of reality and recognizing the manipulations faced by the region from international forums, the paper argues for the urgent consideration of the proposed Kurdish associations in terms of investment and trade between the three states. The paper also discusses the potential role of Iran in resolving regional ethnic dilemmas between Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as between Iraq and Turkey. Building upon the insights of the book “Romanticizing Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan” which highlights the role of structural functionalism in uniting the Baloch population, ethnic segments at the tri-borderland, and the broader society of the three states, this paper emphasizes the significance of embracing a cohesive system and fostering interdependence among diverse social groups. It suggests that this can be achieved through the implementation of an official or unofficial traditional market between Iran, Iraq and Turkey. Furthermore, the paper challenges the skepticism raised by conflict theorists and advocates for the potential of the proposed socio-economic associations between Iranian, Iraqi, and Turkish Kurds in promoting social cohesion and addressing the Kurdish ethnic dilemma at the tri-borderland.