The Kurdish Community in the Czech Republic and Its Transnational Practices
The Kurdish Community in the Czech Republic and Its Transnational Practices

Author(s): Michael Murad
Subject(s): Politics, Geography, Regional studies, Labor relations, Post-War period (1950 - 1989), Transformation Period (1990 - 2010), Present Times (2010 - today), Migration Studies, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Transnational Press London
Keywords: Czech republic; migration; Kurdish immigrants; community; transnational practices; political and economical activities;
Summary/Abstract: The fairly sizable Kurdish community in Western Europe, particularly in Germany, has been a focus of scholarly interest for some time now. But Kurds are also present in other parts of Europe, where they have received much less attention. One such community has settled in the Czech Republic. Small in size, it has nevertheless taken an organized approach to promoting its interests in the public sphere and is connected, to some extent, with the broader diaspora of Kurdish nationals in other countries, and with the homeland(s). Particularly in recent decades, globalization and its attendant phenomena have made it easier to pursue domestic politics while abroad. Before the 1989 revolution, the former Czechoslovakia (CSSR) supported various Middle Eastern associations - some terrorist in nature - whose members often resided in Czechoslovakia. Many Middle Eastern communities became established, as well, including the Kurdish community

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