{"id":13842,"date":"2025-06-23T09:11:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T09:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freedomforabdullahocalan.org\/en\/?p=13842"},"modified":"2025-06-23T09:11:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T09:11:05","slug":"kalkan-time-to-build-national-unity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freedomocalansyria.com\/en\/?p=13842","title":{"rendered":"Kalkan: Time to build national unity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Duran Kalkan said that “the global capitalist modernity system is using Israel as a strike force.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Duran Kalkan, a member of the Abdullah \u00d6calan Academy of Social Sciences, shared a comprehensive assessment with Medya Haber TV. The first part of this in-depth analysis can be read here<\/a>, the second here<\/a>, and the third here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The global capitalist modernity system is using Israel as a strike force. In line with the interests of supranational capital in the Middle East and their efforts to establish an energy corridor, they are reshaping the political structures that emerged with World War I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This signifies Israeli hegemony. They will carry out every kind of attack to achieve this. Israel is not acting alone; the U.S. is behind it, and they are acting together. NATO is involved, the U.K. is involved. The system is essentially run jointly by the U.K., the U.S., and Israel. And Germany, France, all of Europe are also backing it. They’ve openly declared their support. This clearly shows that they want to eliminate anyone who does not submit. They imposed a surrender condition on the current Iranian regime, which Iran claims to have rejected. But Iran shouldn\u2019t have allowed the process to reach a state of imposed surrender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once things reach that point, you can\u2019t just say, \u201cThis is being forced on me, what can I do?\u201d You needed to see it in time, develop policies in time, take precautions. You had to eliminate the conditions that made such an intervention possible. And how? By fostering a mindset and politics in Iran that would prevent such an intervention. Historically, Iran had the foundations for this. It is a society open to democracy, a central region where freedom-oriented ideas have developed most strongly. A very socially cohesive people. They should have been given room to breathe. From women to the broader public\u2014there has been so much repression. Your repressive acts justified by saying \u201cthis is my belief, that is my belief\u201d eventually bring about such attacks. And then you’re left saying, \u201cWhat can I do?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was a way out\u2014it wasn\u2019t impossible. Some democratic reform, transformation could have been done. Women rose up two years ago with the slogan \u201cJin, Jiyan, Azad\u00ee\u201d (Woman, Life, Freedom). The youth supported it. Society supported it. People just wanted to live more freely. I said it back then too: What more do you want? They devoted themselves to your rule. And they\u2019re still working. Just let them live a bit more freely. Don\u2019t they have any rights? But no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They clung to a rigid, dogmatic system. This is where that leads. These are the outcomes of religious extremism, nationalism, sexism, and positivist scientism in the Middle East. This mentality produced this outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, Kurds made efforts. Other peoples made efforts. They demanded solutions. There were alternatives. Leader Apo (Abdullah \u00d6calan) developed solutions\u2014democratization, democratic nation. Yes, Islam should exist, but it should be democratic. Leader Apo even put forth the Medina Charter as a foundational document and called for democratization. But no one listened. None of it was taken seriously. A rigid rule was imposed. Now Iran is facing off against the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clearly, the system is determined. It will change this regime. There are no alternative paths left. This could have been prevented\u2014and it should have been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Israel\u2019s security lies in a democratic Middle East <\/strong>u<\/strong>nion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, Israel says, \u201cI will ensure my security by crushing my opposition.\u201d Similarly, the Iranian regime says, \u201cI will ensure my security by crushing the people.\u201d The logic is the same. But security doesn’t work that way. Security comes together; no one has it alone. If the Jewish community is to live freely, then the surrounding people must also be free. If the peoples of the Middle East are free, only then can Israel live freely in democratic unity with them. Otherwise, you enslave all peoples and expect to be free yourself? That doesn\u2019t work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They should orient themselves more toward socialism. Jews were instrumental in developing the ideology of socialism. They said, \u201cA society that oppresses others cannot be free.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, a military result will come now. Clearly, trade and energy routes will produce some outcomes. They\u2019ll act on those. But this won\u2019t be freedom for the Jewish people or security for Israel. As we always say: real security lies in the concept of the democratic nation, in a democratic Middle East union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The solution proposed by Leader Apo is the only one that can realize democratization and a free life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rojhilat society\u2019s stance is a good one<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kurdish people have been the most sensitive and proactive on this issue. They faced oppression in the past and resisted. Recently, they\u2019ve said, \u201cIf oppression continues, we will resist.\u201d But importantly, they\u2019ve always maintained a space for developments that could bring about democratization. They\u2019ve shown they are not supporters of violence or destruction. The stance of Kurdish society, particularly in Rojhilat (Eastern Kurdistan), has been a good one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They accepted nothing short of a free life and remained insistent on gaining democratic rights. When necessary, they resisted. But they also put great effort into ensuring this happens through democratic, political means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now is the time to build national unity around the congress<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, the correct stance is absolutely this. In this context, I can say: our call to all Kurdish movements could be this\u2014this is a new situation. Developments in Iran represent a new situation for Rojhilat and all of Kurdistan. For years, we\u2019ve been calling for national unity from the frontline. We said, \u201cLet\u2019s realize this at the Kurdistan National Congress.\u201d Now is the time to work for that congress, to build national unity around it. If we can\u2019t do it now, then when?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, all Kurdish organizations and all patriots must follow such a political path. Efforts must be made for Kurdish National Unity. Individual or organizational concerns must be set aside\u2014everyone should contribute. Especially now, the political parties, organizations, and institutions of Rojhilat Kurdistan must unite and act with one voice. They must be able to do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are calls in this direction. PJAK made a statement, issued a call. We find that call appropriate and meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, all Kurdish organizations, all patriots should take the same stance. If they unite now, they will achieve great gains. Let them create Kurdish National Unity on the path of free life and democratic politics\u2014they will be the biggest beneficiaries in this turbulent environment. That\u2019s a certainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is our call to all parties, without distinction\u2014to all who consider themselves patriotic groups and organizations: now is the time to act together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The people must prioritize their own security<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, for the people of Rojhilat Kurdistan: this is clearly a dangerous situation. It\u2019s unclear what might happen. People must be very alert and cautious. They must be organized and prepared. Society must prioritize ensuring its own security in the face of conflict. It must strengthen solidarity and communal life. But as much as possible, they should not be drawn into conflicts. They should act cautiously. They must never stray from the path of national democratic development. They must build their national unity, build their organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They must prioritize relationships and alliances based on creating a joint democratic governance with all Iranian peoples. A Democratic Union of Iran is very important. The people of Rojhilat Kurdistan led a major uprising in Iran in the past two years with the slogan \u201cJin, Jiyan, Azad\u00ee.\u201d They must also lead the process of building a democratic union. They must believe in themselves. They must not enter unnecessary conflicts but must always take security precautions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And they must know and trust that Kurds from all four parts of Kurdistan and the diaspora are behind them. They stand with the people of Rojhilat Kurdistan. They will support them to the end. In this sense, trust must be placed in the Kurdish people and their freedom- and democracy-oriented forces<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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