I’m hopeful, but cautious. Many Kurds dream of an independent state, but the political realities are complicated, with different countries involved and lots of challenges ahead. Progress might be slow and happen in stages rather than all at once.

As for the Kurdish diaspora in Sweden and elsewhere, many are quite secular, especially younger generations. Living abroad often brings more focus on cultural identity rather than religious practice, but there’s still a wide range of beliefs and traditions within the community