Ahmed Hamza Social Scientist

We ask:

• Can a peace process without transparency or public participation truly be lasting?
• What happens when a war ends without formal negotiations, institutional reform, or societal buy-in?
• And what does this mean for Kurdish political representation moving forward?

This moment is significant—but fragile. We argue that without inclusive democratic processes, this “secret peace” risks replicating past failures.
You can read the full analysis via https://warontherocks.com/2025/07/the-secret-peace-in-turkey-how-aging-leaders-are-ending-a-war/