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WORLD ANTHROPOLOGICAL UNION

CONGRESS 2024​

Paper

Beyond Borders: Exploring Democratic Confederalism and the Global Solidarity Movement as a Post-Development Model

presenters

    C. Valério Brito

    Nationality: Portugal

    Residence: Iceland

    Universidad de Sevilla (Spain)

    Presence:Face to Face/ On Site

Keywords:

Rojava, Kurds, Internationalists, Post-Development, Radical Democracy

Abstract:

The research delves into the intricate dynamics of the international solidarity movement concerning the sociopolitical landscape of Rojava and the Kurdish people, alongside neighboring communities. Central to this inquiry is an exploration of the motivations propelling internationalist activists to embrace the Rojava Revolution and Democratic Confederalism. It scrutinizes how these motivations stem from a profound skepticism towards conventional political pathways, particularly within the institutional frameworks of Western practices of development, which have been entrenched as dogma even within most leftist alternatives. This investigation seeks to understand how activists transcend these paradigms to seek alternative avenues for societal transformation, fostering a quest for radical change beyond familiar norms. It also aims to analyze how internationalist activists perceive the discourses and practices of the Kurdish socialist movement as harboring a transformative potential aligned with their own aspirations for societal upheaval. It investigates whether their involvement not only lends support but also actively contributes to the movement's global resonance and legitimacy. Furthermore, it explores whether internationalist engagement acts as a conduit for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and perspectives, enriching the movement's discourse and expanding its influence beyond the confines of Kurdistan. Do internationalist activists undergo internal transformation, both individually and collectively, as they amplify the voices of the Kurdish struggle and align its objectives within a broader internationalist context? Furthermore, can their actions enhance the movement's visibility and catalyze transformative change that transcends national boundaries beyond the Middle East?