Youth identity, politics and change in contemporary Kurdistan

The UI Podcast

In recent weeks, images of migrants stranded at the Belarus-Poland border have gone viral. Among them are thousands of Kurds primarily youth from the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq. In this episode of UI seminars, we discuss the social, economic and political challenges and opportunities for young Kurdish men and women. What are the grievances of the youth that pushes them to make such a dangerous journey? Speakers: Shivan Fazil, SIPRI Bahar Baser, Durham University Lana Askari, University of Amsterdam Megan Connell, American University of Iraq – Sulaimani Moderator: Aras Lindh, UI This seminar was held at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs on 2 December 2021. Read more and watch the seminar here: https://www.ui.se/english/events/youth-identity-politics-and-change-in-contemporary-kurdistan