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The 2023 Parliament Elections in Türkiye and the Kurdish Question

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Published Date: 24 January 2026
Volume: 01
Issue: 01
DOI: Link https://doi.org/10.ba/4545

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instrumentalisation
supports
electoral
parties
parties

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Abstract

The Kurdish Question is central to Türkiye's domestic politics and political alignment. The paper examines the role of the Kurdish electorate in the 2023 parliamentary and presidential elections in Türkiye and analyzes the results. This paper locates the Kurdish Question within the larger electoral trajectory of the country by exploring the historical political participation of the Kurds. The paper discusses the 2023 elections that marked a signi cant ashpoint in the country's electoral trajectory with the notable decline in electoral support of the pro-Kurdish parties. By looking at the geographical and ideological diversity of the Kurdish voters, the paper elucidates on shifting political alliances and their respective engagement with national politics. Furthermore, it argues that the electoral mobility of Türkiye supports the instrumentalisation of the Kurdish Question, where electoral strategies take importance over more signi cant policy issues. Without the right-based approach to political inclusion, Türkiye's engagement with its Kurdish population will likely depend on short-term political calculations rather than long-term democratic integration.

Introduction

The Kurdish Question remains vital to Türkiye’s domestic and foreign policies. Since the formation of the Republic of Türkiye in 1923, the Kurdish Question(Elphinston 1946)has been defined and addressed by the state through various means(Barkey and Fuller 1997a). Initially, it sought to tackle the issue through repressive military means by framing it as a security concern. After the 1990s, a new dimension was added, and the root cause was considered a lack of socio-economic development. Despite various mechanisms to solve the problem, the Turkish establishment excluded the Kurds from political meansghvvbk.

Research Ques & Method

The Kurdish Question remains vital to Türkiye’s domestic and foreign policies. Since the formation of the Republic of Türkiye in 1923, the Kurdish Question(Elphinston 1946)has been defined and addressed by the state through various means(Barkey and Fuller 1997a). Initially, it sought to tackle the issue through repressive military means by framing it as a security concern. After the 1990s, a new dimension was added, and the root cause was considered a lack of socio-economic development. Despite various mechanisms to solve the problem, the Turkish establishment excluded the Kurds from political means.

Results & Discussion

The Kurdish Question remains vital to Türkiye’s domestic and foreign policies. Since the formation of the Republic of Türkiye in 1923, the Kurdish Question(Elphinston 1946)has been defined and addressed by the state through various means(Barkey and Fuller 1997a). Initially, it sought to tackle the issue through repressive military means by framing it as a security concern. After the 1990s, a new dimension was added, and the root cause was considered a lack of socio-economic development. Despite various mechanisms to solve the problem, the Turkish establishment excluded the Kurds from political means.


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Conclusion

The Kurdish Question remains vital to Türkiye’s domestic and foreign policies. Since the formation of the Republic of Türkiye in 1923, the Kurdish Question(Elphinston 1946)has been defined and addressed by the state through various means(Barkey and Fuller 1997a). Initially, it sought to tackle the issue through repressive military means by framing it as a security concern. After the 1990s, a new dimension was added, and the root cause was considered a lack of socio-economic development. Despite various mechanisms to solve the problem, the Turkish establishment excluded the Kurds from political means.

References

The Kurdish Question remains vital to Türkiye’s domestic and foreign policies. Since the formation of the Republic of Türkiye in 1923, the Kurdish Question(Elphinston 1946)has been defined and addressed by the state through various means(Barkey and Fuller 1997a). Initially, it sought to tackle the issue through repressive military means by framing it as a security concern. After the 1990s, a new dimension was added, and the root cause was considered a lack of socio-economic development. Despite various mechanisms to solve the problem, the Turkish establishment excluded the Kurds from political aejhfusnkj.

References

The Kurdish Question remains vital to Türkiye’s domestic and foreign

policies. Since the formation of the Republic of Türkiye in 1923, the

Kurdish Question(Elphinston 1946)has been defined and addressed

by the state through various means(Barkey and Fuller 1997a).

Initially, it sought to tackle the issue through repressive military

means by framing it as a security concern. After the 1990s, a new

dimension was added, and the root cause was considered a lack of

socio-economic development. Despite various mechanisms to solve

the problem, the Turkish establishment excluded the Kurds from

political means.

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