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Changing Foreign Policies and the Kurdish Diaspora: A Qualitative Study of the Kurdish diaspora in Sweden During the NATO Process

Andersson, Signe LU (2024) STVK12 20241
Department of Political Science
Abstract
This thesis explores the impact of NATO negotiations between Turkey and Sweden on the Kurdish diaspora in Sweden. To address this, this thesis has focused on the key concepts of identity, sense of belonging, integration and relationship with the state. To collect data, the method of semi-structured interviews has been used, which then was analysed using thematic analysis. This revealed that the negotiations have had significant effects on the Kurdish diaspora in Sweden, including feelings of betrayal and fear. This has led to a reinforced Kurdish identity, and decreased feelings of belonging and safety. It has also affected the political participation of the Kurdish community, as some react by becoming more politically engaged while others... (More)
This thesis explores the impact of NATO negotiations between Turkey and Sweden on the Kurdish diaspora in Sweden. To address this, this thesis has focused on the key concepts of identity, sense of belonging, integration and relationship with the state. To collect data, the method of semi-structured interviews has been used, which then was analysed using thematic analysis. This revealed that the negotiations have had significant effects on the Kurdish diaspora in Sweden, including feelings of betrayal and fear. This has led to a reinforced Kurdish identity, and decreased feelings of belonging and safety. It has also affected the political participation of the Kurdish community, as some react by becoming more politically engaged while others actively avoid political participation, censoring themselves. The findings emphasize the need for inclusive and sensitive policymaking and more research on the topic is necessary. (Less)
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author
Andersson, Signe LU
supervisor
organization
course
STVK12 20241
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
Kurds, diaspora, foreign policy, Swedish government, NATO negotiations, identity, belonging, integration
language
English
id
9170946
date added to LUP
2024-08-07 14:27:42
date last changed
2024-08-07 14:27:42
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  abstract     = {{This thesis explores the impact of NATO negotiations between Turkey and Sweden on the Kurdish diaspora in Sweden. To address this, this thesis has focused on the key concepts of identity, sense of belonging, integration and relationship with the state. To collect data, the method of semi-structured interviews has been used, which then was analysed using thematic analysis. This revealed that the negotiations have had significant effects on the Kurdish diaspora in Sweden, including feelings of betrayal and fear. This has led to a reinforced Kurdish identity, and decreased feelings of belonging and safety. It has also affected the political participation of the Kurdish community, as some react by becoming more politically engaged while others actively avoid political participation, censoring themselves. The findings emphasize the need for inclusive and sensitive policymaking and more research on the topic is necessary.}},
  author       = {{Andersson, Signe}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Changing Foreign Policies and the Kurdish Diaspora: A Qualitative Study of the Kurdish diaspora in Sweden During the NATO Process}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}