The Kurdish Case for Democracy
Published in Palgrave Macmillan, 2025
Monograph on Kurdish civic culture and democratization.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (Forthcoming). The Kurdish Case for Democracy. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Publications
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Books
Peer-Reviewed Articles
Reporting on Kurdistan: A critical examination of Western post-2014 fieldwork in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the Autonomous Administration of North-East Syria
Published in South Atlantic Quarterly, 123(4): 755–777, 2024
Analysis of Western post-2014 fieldwork in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and NE Syria.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (2024). "Reporting on Kurdistan." South Atlantic Quarterly, 123(4), 755–777.
Kurdish Allies and Kurdish Enemies: Turkey’s New War Against the PKK
Published in The Commentaries, 2(1): 13–23, 2022
Article on Turkey’s renewed conflict with the PKK and regional Kurdish politics.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D., & Chomani, K. (2022). "Kurdish Allies and Kurdish Enemies: Turkey’s New War Against the PKK." The Commentaries, 2(1), 13–23.
Civic Culture and Support for Democracy amongst Kurds in Iran, Iraq, and Turkey
Published in International Journal of Conflict and Violence (IJCV), 16, 2022
Empirical analysis of Kurdish political culture across Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (2022). "Civic Culture and Support for Democracy amongst Kurds in Iran, Iraq, and Turkey." International Journal of Conflict and Violence, 16.
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One battle, two narratives? Rudaw’s framing during the 2017 conflict over the disputed territories of the Kurdistan Region and Iraq
Published in The Journal of International Communication, 2018
Media analysis of Rudaw’s coverage of the 2017 Iraqi–Kurdish conflict.
Recommended citation: Hama, H., Abdulla, F.H., & Jasim, D. (2018). "One battle, two narratives? Rudaw’s framing during the 2017 conflict over the disputed territories of the Kurdistan Region and Iraq." The Journal of International Communication.
Book Chapters
Democratisation through Kurdish Decentralisation? A Critical Comparison of the 2005 Iraqi Constitution and the 2023 Rojava Social Contract
Published in In R. Lowe & Z. Kaya (eds.): Governance of Resistance in North and East Syria, Bloomsbury IB Tauris., 2025
Comparative chapter on Kurdish decentralisation and constitutional design.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (2025). "Democratisation through Kurdish Decentralisation?" In R. Lowe & Z. Kaya (eds.), Governance of Resistance in North and East Syria. New York: Bloomsbury IB Tauris.
Kurdistan-Iraq and the European Union
Published in In Gürbey, Hofmann & Seyder (eds.): Between Diplomacy and Non-Diplomacy. Palgrave Macmillan., 2023
Chapter on the foreign relations of Kurdistan-Iraq with the European Union.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (2023). "Kurdistan-Iraq and the EU." In G. Gürbey, S. Hofmann & F.I. Seyder (eds.), Between Diplomacy and Non-Diplomacy: Foreign Relations of Kurdistan-Iraq and Palestine. Palgrave Macmillan.
Kurdish Youth and Civic Culture
Published in In Baser & Fazil (eds.): Youth Identity, Politics and Change in Contemporary Kurdistan, Transnational Press London., 2021
Book chapter on youth identity and civic culture in contemporary Kurdistan.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (2021). "Kurdish Youth and Civic Culture." In B. Baser & S. Fazil (eds.), Youth Identity, Politics and Change in Contemporary Kurdistan. Transnational Press London.
Den Reichen nicht das Machtfeld überlassen.
Published in In Denkfabrik (ed.): Gib mir was, was ich wählen kann. Demokratie ohne Langzeitarbeitslose? Köln: Halem., 2017
Co-authored chapter on democracy and long-term unemployment in Germany.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D., & Tertelmann, M. (2017). "Den Reichen nicht das Machtfeld überlassen." In Gib mir was, was ich wählen kann – Demokratie ohne Langzeitarbeitslose? Köln: Halem, 200–232.
Policy Papers
Stability Has a Language: How the West Learned to Speak Arab Nationalism
Published in Fathom Journal, 2026
Examines how Western discourse has adopted Arab nationalist framings that portray Kurdish existence as inherently destabilizing, enabling violence against Kurds while normalizing Arab regional dominance.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (2026). "Stability Has a Language: How the West Learned to Speak Arab Nationalism." Fathom Journal.
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White Feminism – White Orientalism
Published in Fathom Journal, 2025
Critiques how white Western women leverage racial privilege in engagement with Middle Eastern societies, arguing this represents a new form of moral supremacy that recenters Western authority.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (2025). "White Feminism – White Orientalism." Fathom Journal.
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Die Kurden in Syrien
Published in Aus Politik und Zeitgeschichte (APuZ), Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung, 2025
Analysis of Kurdish marginalization in Syria, their autonomous administration (AANES) during the civil war, and the geopolitical challenges following the December 2024 regime change. Published in Aus Politik und Zeitgeschichte (APuZ).
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (2025). "Die Kurden in Syrien." Aus Politik und Zeitgeschichte (APuZ), Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung.
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Die Region Kurdistan im Irak: Das Ende der Autonomie?
Published in Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, 2024
Analyzes how internal KDP-PUK rivalries combined with Iranian and Turkish pressure threaten the stability and democratic institutions of Iraqi Kurdistan.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (2024). "Die Region Kurdistan im Irak: Das Ende der Autonomie?" Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung.
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How the Kurds Make the Case for Democratization
Published in Quaderns de la Mediterrània 36, 2024
Policy paper discussing Kurdish democratization efforts.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (2024). "How the Kurds Make the Case for Democratization." Quaderns de la Mediterrània, 36.
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Syria: The border situation between Turkey, Syria, and Iraq
Published in Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum (Austria), 2023
COI-CMS country report on Syria’s border dynamics.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (2023). "Syria: The border situation between Turkey, Syria, and Iraq." COI-CMS Country of Origin Information – Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum.
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Nur die Wahl zwischen Krone und Turban?
Published in Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, 2023
Critiques the Iranian diaspora opposition for failing to address historical authoritarianism, arguing that Iranians deserve genuine democratization rather than a choice between monarchy and theocracy.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (2023). "Nur die Wahl zwischen Krone und Turban?" Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung.
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Under Attack: Addressing Cross-Border Violence in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Published in Kurdish Peace Institute, 2023
Examines escalating Iranian and Turkish military aggression against Kurdish populations in Iraq, arguing that international legal frameworks constrain the KRI’s ability to respond.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (2023). "Under Attack: Addressing Cross-Border Violence in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq." Kurdish Peace Institute.
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Grenzübergreifend: Der türkische und iranische Krieg in Kurdistan
Published in Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, 2022
Examines Turkish and Iranian military campaigns against Kurdish populations, criticizing Germany’s passive diplomatic stance and arguing the Kurdish question is key to peace in the region.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (2022). "Grenzübergreifend: Der türkische und iranische Krieg in Kurdistan." Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung.
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Iran Protests: Reform, Revolution, or Status Quo?
Published in Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW), 2022
Analysis of Iran’s protest movement and political implications.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D., & Bazoobandi, S. (2022). "Iran Protests: Reform, Revolution, or Status Quo?" Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington.
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Amid Nuclear Talks, The West Can’t Ignore Iran’s Kurdish Question
Published in Kurdish Peace Institute, 2022
Argues that Western governments negotiating nuclear agreements with Iran must simultaneously address the systematic repression of Iran’s Kurdish minority.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (2022). "Amid Nuclear Talks, The West Can't Ignore Iran's Kurdish Question." Kurdish Peace Institute.
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Can Kurdistan Address European Energy Needs?
Published in Kurdish Peace Institute, 2022
Examines why Kurdistan’s proposed gas exports cannot realistically address Europe’s energy crisis, citing infrastructure deficits, domestic shortages, and political constraints.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (2022). "Can Kurdistan Address European Energy Needs?" Kurdish Peace Institute.
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Germany and Turkey: A Fatal Friendship
Published in Kurdish Peace Institute, 2022
Examines Germany’s historical and contemporary support for Turkish military operations, which enables Turkish aggression against Kurdish and minority populations.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (2022). "Germany and Turkey: A Fatal Friendship." Kurdish Peace Institute.
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Jenseits der Doppelmoral des Westens
Published in Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, 2022
Examines Western hypocrisy toward Turkish drone warfare: celebrated when used by Ukraine, ignored when deployed against Kurdish populations.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (2022). "Jenseits der Doppelmoral des Westens." Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung.
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Beyond the Elite: Taking Protest and Public Opinion Seriously in the Kurdistan Region
Published in Middle East Institute (MEI), 2021
Policy analysis of protest and public opinion in the Kurdistan Region.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D., & Rodgers, W. (2021). "Beyond the Elite: Taking Protest and Public Opinion Seriously in the Kurdistan Region." Middle East Institute.
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Biden’s Challenge: Kurdish Autonomy and Turkish Expansionism
Published in GIGA Focus Nahost, No. 1, 2021
Policy brief on U.S. foreign policy toward Kurdish autonomy and Turkey.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (2021). "Biden’s Challenge: Kurdish Autonomy and Turkish Expansionism." GIGA Focus Nahost, No. 1. ISSN 1862-3611.
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The Loss of Disputed Territories: What is next for the Kurdistan Region?
Published in Rubin Center – Research in International Affairs, 2017
Policy commentary on the aftermath of disputed territories lost by the Kurdistan Region.
Recommended citation: Hama, H., & Jasim, D. (2017). "The Loss of Disputed Territories: What is next for the Kurdistan Region?" Rubin Center – Research in International Affairs.
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Not All Iraqi Kurds are On Board with Referendum
Published in Middle East Institute (MEI), 2017
Article analyzing Kurdish public opinion toward the 2017 independence referendum.
Recommended citation: Connelly, M., & Jasim, D. (2017). "Not All Iraqi Kurds are On Board with Referendum." Middle East Institute.
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Book Reviews
Review of ‘The Kurds in Erdogan’s “New” Turkey: Domestic and International Implications’ by Nikos Christofis (ed.)
Published in Kurdish Studies Journal, 2(1): 112–115, 2024
Book review published in the Kurdish Studies Journal.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (2024). "The Kurds in Erdogan’s “New” Turkey: Domestic and International Implications, by Nikos Christofis (ed.)." Kurdish Studies Journal, 2(1), 112–115.
Reports & Edited Volumes
Doppelt unsichtbar: Antikurdischer Rassismus in Deutschland
Published in Amadeu Antonio Foundation, 2024
Co-edited volume on anti-Kurdish racism in Germany, examining structural and everyday forms of discrimination faced by Kurdish communities, produced with the Amadeu Antonio Foundation and KurdAKAD.
Recommended citation: Jasim, D. (Ed.) (2024). Doppelt unsichtbar: Antikurdischer Rassismus in Deutschland. Berlin: Amadeu Antonio Foundation / KurdAKAD.
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Preprints
Doctoral Theses in France (1985–2025): A Linked Dataset of PhDs, Academic Networks, and Institutions
Published in arXiv preprint, 2026
A preprint presenting a linked dataset of French doctoral theses (1985–2025) combining information on PhDs, academic networks, and institutional affiliations, based on the Theses.fr dataset.
Recommended citation: Aboucaya, W. & Jasim, D. (2026). "Doctoral Theses in France (1985–2025): A Linked Dataset of PhDs, Academic Networks, and Institutions." arXiv preprint arXiv:2604.08619.
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